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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.33, 1,772.38 and 694.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.33, 1,772.38 and 694.87 is: 958.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.33 : 1,772.38 = 694.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.33/1,772.38 = 694.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.33x = 1,772.38 × 694.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.33x = 1,231,573.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,573.69/1,284.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.92

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