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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.63, 1,259.96 and 693.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.63, 1,259.96 and 693.36 is: 955.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.63 : 1,259.96 = 693.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.63/1,259.96 = 693.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.63x = 1,259.96 × 693.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.63x = 873,602.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,602.40/914.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.15

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