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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.14, 1,263.33 and 692.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.14, 1,263.33 and 692.58 is: 955.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.14 : 1,263.33 = 692.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.14/1,263.33 = 692.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.14x = 1,263.33 × 692.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.14x = 874,961.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,961.83/916.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.05

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