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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.45, 1,262.84 and 694.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.45, 1,262.84 and 694.04 is: 957.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.45 : 1,262.84 = 694.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.45/1,262.84 = 694.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.45x = 1,262.84 × 694.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.45x = 876,451.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,451.69/915.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.40

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