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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.08, 1,772.04 and 694.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.08, 1,772.04 and 694.62 is: 958.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.08 : 1,772.04 = 694.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.08/1,772.04 = 694.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.08x = 1,772.04 × 694.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.08x = 1,230,885.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,885.17/1,284.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.57

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