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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.36, 1,264.70 and 694.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.36, 1,264.70 and 694.96 is: 959.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.36 : 1,264.70 = 694.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.36/1,264.70 = 694.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.36x = 1,264.70 × 694.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.36x = 878,915.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,915.91/916.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.14

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