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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.27, 1,313.19 and 691.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.27, 1,313.19 and 691.26 is: 954.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.27 : 1,313.19 = 691.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.27/1,313.19 = 691.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.27x = 1,313.19 × 691.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.27x = 907,755.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,755.72/951.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.26

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