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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.82, 1,262.61 and 694.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.82, 1,262.61 and 694.50 is: 958.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.82 : 1,262.61 = 694.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.82/1,262.61 = 694.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.82x = 1,262.61 × 694.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.82x = 876,882.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,882.65/914.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.53

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