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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.62, 1,271.90 and 694.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.62, 1,271.90 and 694.10 is: 957.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.62 : 1,271.90 = 694.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.62/1,271.90 = 694.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.62x = 1,271.90 × 694.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.62x = 882,815.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,815.96/921.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.89

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