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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.09, 1,263.38 and 693.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.09, 1,263.38 and 693.15 is: 956.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.09 : 1,263.38 = 693.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.09/1,263.38 = 693.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.09x = 1,263.38 × 693.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.09x = 875,708.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,708.38/915.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.96

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