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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.17, 1,256.92 and 689.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.17, 1,256.92 and 689.74 is: 951.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.17 : 1,256.92 = 689.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.17/1,256.92 = 689.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.17x = 1,256.92 × 689.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.17x = 866,948.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,948.00/911.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.47

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