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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.99, 1,262.28 and 695.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.99, 1,262.28 and 695.86 is: 957.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.99 : 1,262.28 = 695.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.99/1,262.28 = 695.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.99x = 1,262.28 × 695.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.99x = 878,369.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,369.61/916.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.89

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