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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.18, 1,262.01 and 693.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.18, 1,262.01 and 693.26 is: 957.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.18 : 1,262.01 = 693.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.18/1,262.01 = 693.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.18x = 1,262.01 × 693.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.18x = 874,901.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,901.05/914.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.03

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