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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.56, 1,772.69 and 695.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.56, 1,772.69 and 695.09 is: 959.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.56 : 1,772.69 = 695.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.56/1,772.69 = 695.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.56x = 1,772.69 × 695.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.56x = 1,232,179.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,179.09/1,284.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.22

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