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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.26, 1,263.48 and 692.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.26, 1,263.48 and 692.71 is: 955.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.26 : 1,263.48 = 692.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.26/1,263.48 = 692.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.26x = 1,263.48 × 692.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.26x = 875,221.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,221.77/916.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.21

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