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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.95, 1,262.14 and 693.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.95, 1,262.14 and 693.53 is: 956.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.95 : 1,262.14 = 693.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.95/1,262.14 = 693.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.95x = 1,262.14 × 693.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.95x = 875,331.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,331.95/914.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.70

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