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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.98, 1,262.73 and 522.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.98, 1,262.73 and 522.00 is: 720.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.98 : 1,262.73 = 522.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.98/1,262.73 = 522.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.98x = 1,262.73 × 522.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.98x = 659,136.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,136.14/914.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.39

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