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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.98, 1,262.73 and 542.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.98, 1,262.73 and 542.14 is: 748.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.98 : 1,262.73 = 542.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.98/1,262.73 = 542.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.98x = 1,262.73 × 542.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.98x = 684,576.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,576.44/914.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.19

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