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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.96, 1,371.56 and 697.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.96, 1,371.56 and 697.76 is: 1,047.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.96 : 1,371.56 = 697.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.96/1,371.56 = 697.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.96x = 1,371.56 × 697.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.96x = 957,019.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,019.71/913.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.11

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