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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.89, 1,262.38 and 521.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.89, 1,262.38 and 521.91 is: 720.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.89 : 1,262.38 = 521.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.89/1,262.38 = 521.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.89x = 1,262.38 × 521.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.89x = 658,848.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,848.75/914.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.14

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