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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.95, 1,262.62 and 521.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.95, 1,262.62 and 521.97 is: 720.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.95 : 1,262.62 = 521.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.95/1,262.62 = 521.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.95x = 1,262.62 × 521.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.95x = 659,049.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,049.23/914.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.32

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