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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.69, 1,772.87 and 695.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.69, 1,772.87 and 695.24 is: 959.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.69 : 1,772.87 = 695.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.69/1,772.87 = 695.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.69x = 1,772.87 × 695.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.69x = 1,232,570.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,570.14/1,284.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.43

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