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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.98, 1,262.73 and 521.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.98, 1,262.73 and 521.98 is: 720.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.98 : 1,262.73 = 521.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.98/1,262.73 = 521.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.98x = 1,262.73 × 521.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.98x = 659,119.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,119.81/914.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.37

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