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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.38, 1,260.99 and 694.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.38, 1,260.99 and 694.11 is: 956.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.38 : 1,260.99 = 694.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.38/1,260.99 = 694.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.38x = 1,260.99 × 694.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.38x = 875,265.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,265.77/915.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.18

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