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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.90, 1,262.66 and 521.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.90, 1,262.66 and 521.96 is: 720.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.90 : 1,262.66 = 521.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.90/1,262.66 = 521.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.90x = 1,262.66 × 521.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.90x = 659,049.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,049.09/914.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.35

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