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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.47, 1,366.88 and 693.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.47, 1,366.88 and 693.46 is: 1,038.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.47 : 1,366.88 = 693.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.47/1,366.88 = 693.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.47x = 1,366.88 × 693.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.47x = 947,874.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,874.85/912.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.81

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