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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.22, 1,267.52 and 695.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.22, 1,267.52 and 695.78 is: 961.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.22 : 1,267.52 = 695.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.22/1,267.52 = 695.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.22x = 1,267.52 × 695.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.22x = 881,905.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,905.25/917.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.50

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