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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.95, 1,265.07 and 694.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.95, 1,265.07 and 694.50 is: 959.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.95 : 1,265.07 = 694.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.95/1,265.07 = 694.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.95x = 1,265.07 × 694.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.95x = 878,591.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,591.12/915.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.22

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