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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.84, 1,264.20 and 694.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.84, 1,264.20 and 694.64 is: 956.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.84 : 1,264.20 = 694.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.84/1,264.20 = 694.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.84x = 1,264.20 × 694.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.84x = 878,163.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,163.89/917.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.77

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