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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.10, 1,262.13 and 694.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.10, 1,262.13 and 694.70 is: 957.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.10 : 1,262.13 = 694.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.10/1,262.13 = 694.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.10x = 1,262.13 × 694.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.10x = 876,801.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,801.71/916.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.10

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