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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.88, 1,370.88 and 529.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.88, 1,370.88 and 529.92 is: 794.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.88 : 1,370.88 = 529.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.88/1,370.88 = 529.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.88x = 1,370.88 × 529.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.88x = 726,456.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,456.73/914.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.05

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