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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.61, 1,772.77 and 695.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.61, 1,772.77 and 695.16 is: 959.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.61 : 1,772.77 = 695.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.61/1,772.77 = 695.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.61x = 1,772.77 × 695.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.61x = 1,232,356.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,356.31/1,284.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.32

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