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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.40, 1,266.97 and 693.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.40, 1,266.97 and 693.93 is: 957.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.40 : 1,266.97 = 693.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.40/1,266.97 = 693.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.40x = 1,266.97 × 693.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.40x = 879,180.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,180.17/918.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.30

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