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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.88, 1,259.20 and 692.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.88, 1,259.20 and 692.68 is: 955.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.88 : 1,259.20 = 692.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.88/1,259.20 = 692.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.88x = 1,259.20 × 692.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.88x = 872,222.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,222.66/912.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.46

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