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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.72, 1,265.40 and 694.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.72, 1,265.40 and 694.32 is: 959.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.72 : 1,265.40 = 694.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.72/1,265.40 = 694.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.72x = 1,265.40 × 694.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.72x = 878,592.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,592.53/915.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.46

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