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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.08, 1,266.12 and 697.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.08, 1,266.12 and 697.86 is: 961.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.08 : 1,266.12 = 697.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.08/1,266.12 = 697.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.08x = 1,266.12 × 697.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.08x = 883,574.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,574.50/919.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.37

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