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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.93, 1,262.09 and 578.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.93, 1,262.09 and 578.73 is: 798.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.93 : 1,262.09 = 578.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.93/1,262.09 = 578.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.93x = 1,262.09 × 578.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.93x = 730,414.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,414.56/914.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.32

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