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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.20, 1,263.87 and 694.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.20, 1,263.87 and 694.79 is: 958.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.20 : 1,263.87 = 694.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.20/1,263.87 = 694.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.20x = 1,263.87 × 694.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.20x = 878,117.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,117.92/916.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.43

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