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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.88, 1,261.98 and 541.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.88, 1,261.98 and 541.74 is: 747.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.88 : 1,261.98 = 541.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.88/1,261.98 = 541.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.88x = 1,261.98 × 541.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.88x = 683,665.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,665.05/914.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.27

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