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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.95, 1,263.96 and 695.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.95, 1,263.96 and 695.01 is: 958.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.95 : 1,263.96 = 695.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.95/1,263.96 = 695.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.95x = 1,263.96 × 695.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.95x = 878,464.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,464.84/916.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.03

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