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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.60, 1,263.66 and 694.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.60, 1,263.66 and 694.18 is: 958.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.60 : 1,263.66 = 694.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.60/1,263.66 = 694.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.60x = 1,263.66 × 694.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.60x = 877,207.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,207.50/915.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.07

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