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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.94, 1,371.54 and 697.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.94, 1,371.54 and 697.94 is: 1,047.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.94 : 1,371.54 = 697.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.94/1,371.54 = 697.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.94x = 1,371.54 × 697.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.94x = 957,252.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,252.63/913.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.39

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