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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.94, 1,374.75 and 530.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.94, 1,374.75 and 530.46 is: 797.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.94 : 1,374.75 = 530.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.94/1,374.75 = 530.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.94x = 1,374.75 × 530.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.94x = 729,249.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,249.89/914.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.05

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