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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.18, 1,260.63 and 692.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.18, 1,260.63 and 692.26 is: 955.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.18 : 1,260.63 = 692.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.18/1,260.63 = 692.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.18x = 1,260.63 × 692.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.18x = 872,683.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,683.72/913.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.65

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