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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.88, 1,262.95 and 692.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.88, 1,262.95 and 692.34 is: 954.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.88 : 1,262.95 = 692.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.88/1,262.95 = 692.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.88x = 1,262.95 × 692.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.88x = 874,390.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,390.80/915.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.70

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