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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.07, 1,265.72 and 696.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.07, 1,265.72 and 696.75 is: 961.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.07 : 1,265.72 = 696.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.07/1,265.72 = 696.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.07x = 1,265.72 × 696.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.07x = 881,890.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,890.41/917.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.64

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