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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.65, 1,772.82 and 695.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.65, 1,772.82 and 695.18 is: 959.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.65 : 1,772.82 = 695.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.65/1,772.82 = 695.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.65x = 1,772.82 × 695.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.65x = 1,232,433.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,433.13/1,284.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.35

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