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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.10, 1,263.92 and 693.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.10, 1,263.92 and 693.56 is: 957.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.10 : 1,263.92 = 693.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.10/1,263.92 = 693.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.10x = 1,263.92 × 693.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.10x = 876,604.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,604.36/915.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.93

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