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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.04, 1,368.35 and 693.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.04, 1,368.35 and 693.71 is: 1,040.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.04 : 1,368.35 = 693.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.04/1,368.35 = 693.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.04x = 1,368.35 × 693.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.04x = 949,234.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,234.61/912.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.78

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