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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.16, 1,257.53 and 687.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.16, 1,257.53 and 687.99 is: 948.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.16 : 1,257.53 = 687.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.16/1,257.53 = 687.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.16x = 1,257.53 × 687.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.16x = 865,169.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,169.34/912.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.48

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