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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.62, 1,265.56 and 696.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.62, 1,265.56 and 696.76 is: 962.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.62 : 1,265.56 = 696.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.62/1,265.56 = 696.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.62x = 1,265.56 × 696.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.62x = 881,791.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,791.59/916.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.00

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