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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915, 1,371.68 and 699.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915, 1,371.68 and 699.54 is: 1,048.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915 : 1,371.68 = 699.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915/1,371.68 = 699.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915x = 1,371.68 × 699.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915x = 959,545.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,545.03/915
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.68

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