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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.70, 1,264.56 and 695.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.70, 1,264.56 and 695.28 is: 959.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.70 : 1,264.56 = 695.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.70/1,264.56 = 695.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.70x = 1,264.56 × 695.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.70x = 879,223.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,223.28/916.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.12

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