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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.99, 1,261.98 and 635.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.99, 1,261.98 and 635.22 is: 876.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.99 : 1,261.98 = 635.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.99/1,261.98 = 635.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.99x = 1,261.98 × 635.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.99x = 801,634.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,634.94/914.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.12

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