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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.24, 1,267.46 and 695.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.24, 1,267.46 and 695.80 is: 961.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.24 : 1,267.46 = 695.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.24/1,267.46 = 695.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.24x = 1,267.46 × 695.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.24x = 881,898.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,898.67/917.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.47

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