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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.12, 1,261.56 and 692.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.12, 1,261.56 and 692.72 is: 956.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.12 : 1,261.56 = 692.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.12/1,261.56 = 692.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.12x = 1,261.56 × 692.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.12x = 873,907.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,907.84/914.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.01

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