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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.38, 1,262.26 and 691.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.38, 1,262.26 and 691.84 is: 954.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.38 : 1,262.26 = 691.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.38/1,262.26 = 691.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.38x = 1,262.26 × 691.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.38x = 873,281.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,281.96/915.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.01

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