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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.26, 1,772.28 and 694.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.26, 1,772.28 and 694.80 is: 958.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.26 : 1,772.28 = 694.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.26/1,772.28 = 694.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.26x = 1,772.28 × 694.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.26x = 1,231,380.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,380.14/1,284.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.83

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