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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.24, 1,264.55 and 692.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.24, 1,264.55 and 692.19 is: 954.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.24 : 1,264.55 = 692.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.24/1,264.55 = 692.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.24x = 1,264.55 × 692.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.24x = 875,305.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,305.40/917.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.29

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