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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.68, 1,264.14 and 695.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.68, 1,264.14 and 695.64 is: 959.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.68 : 1,264.14 = 695.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.68/1,264.14 = 695.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.68x = 1,264.14 × 695.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.68x = 879,386.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,386.35/916.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.32

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