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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.45, 1,261.89 and 693.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.45, 1,261.89 and 693.51 is: 955.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.45 : 1,261.89 = 693.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.45/1,261.89 = 693.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.45x = 1,261.89 × 693.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.45x = 875,133.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,133.33/915.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.96

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