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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.72, 1,772.92 and 695.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.72, 1,772.92 and 695.26 is: 959.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.72 : 1,772.92 = 695.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.72/1,772.92 = 695.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.72x = 1,772.92 × 695.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.72x = 1,232,636.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,636.50/1,284.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.46

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