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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.22, 1,266.14 and 694.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.22, 1,266.14 and 694.78 is: 960.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.22 : 1,266.14 = 694.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.22/1,266.14 = 694.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.22x = 1,266.14 × 694.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.22x = 879,688.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,688.75/916.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.13

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