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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.06, 1,265.82 and 696.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.06, 1,265.82 and 696.60 is: 960.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.06 : 1,265.82 = 696.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.06/1,265.82 = 696.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.06x = 1,265.82 × 696.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.06x = 881,770.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,770.21/918.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.47

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