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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.10, 1,297.67 and 692.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.10, 1,297.67 and 692.57 is: 954.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.10 : 1,297.67 = 692.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.10/1,297.67 = 692.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.10x = 1,297.67 × 692.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.10x = 898,717.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,717.36/941.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.96

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