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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.39, 1,267.48 and 696.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.39, 1,267.48 and 696.93 is: 961.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.39 : 1,267.48 = 696.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.39/1,267.48 = 696.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.39x = 1,267.48 × 696.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.39x = 883,344.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,344.84/918.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.84

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