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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.48, 1,373.70 and 694.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.48, 1,373.70 and 694.47 is: 1,039.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.48 : 1,373.70 = 694.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.48/1,373.70 = 694.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.48x = 1,373.70 × 694.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.48x = 953,993.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,993.44/917.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.80

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