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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.10, 1,259.73 and 692.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.10, 1,259.73 and 692.70 is: 954.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.10 : 1,259.73 = 692.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.10/1,259.73 = 692.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.10x = 1,259.73 × 692.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.10x = 872,614.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,614.97/914.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.62

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