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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.95, 1,262.64 and 522.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.95, 1,262.64 and 522.10 is: 720.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.95 : 1,262.64 = 522.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.95/1,262.64 = 522.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.95x = 1,262.64 × 522.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.95x = 659,224.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,224.34/914.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.50

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