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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.10, 1,261.80 and 693.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.10, 1,261.80 and 693.59 is: 957.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.10 : 1,261.80 = 693.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.10/1,261.80 = 693.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.10x = 1,261.80 × 693.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.10x = 875,165.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,165.55/914.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.41

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