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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.30, 1,368.90 and 696.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.30, 1,368.90 and 696.60 is: 1,041.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.30 : 1,368.90 = 696.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.30/1,368.90 = 696.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.30x = 1,368.90 × 696.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.30x = 953,575.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,575.74/915.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.82

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