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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.35, 1,264.94 and 693.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.35, 1,264.94 and 693.90 is: 958.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.35 : 1,264.94 = 693.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.35/1,264.94 = 693.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.35x = 1,264.94 × 693.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.35x = 877,738.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,738.40/915.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.92

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