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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.60, 1,263.87 and 695.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.60, 1,263.87 and 695.09 is: 959.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.60 : 1,263.87 = 695.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.60/1,263.87 = 695.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.60x = 1,263.87 × 695.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.60x = 878,497.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,497.08/915.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.48

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