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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.58, 1,772.70 and 695.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.58, 1,772.70 and 695.11 is: 959.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.58 : 1,772.70 = 695.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.58/1,772.70 = 695.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.58x = 1,772.70 × 695.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.58x = 1,232,221.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,221.50/1,284.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.24

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