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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.06, 1,264.95 and 695.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.06, 1,264.95 and 695.52 is: 959.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.06 : 1,264.95 = 695.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.06/1,264.95 = 695.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.06x = 1,264.95 × 695.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.06x = 879,798.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,798.02/917.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.37

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