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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.35, 1,261.92 and 692.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.35, 1,261.92 and 692.92 is: 956.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.35 : 1,261.92 = 692.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.35/1,261.92 = 692.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.35x = 1,261.92 × 692.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.35x = 874,409.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,409.61/914.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.32

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