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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.99, 1,262.68 and 522.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.99, 1,262.68 and 522.01 is: 720.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.99 : 1,262.68 = 522.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.99/1,262.68 = 522.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.99x = 1,262.68 × 522.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.99x = 659,127.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,127.13/914.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.36

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