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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.76, 1,772.97 and 695.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.76, 1,772.97 and 695.29 is: 959.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.76 : 1,772.97 = 695.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.76/1,772.97 = 695.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.76x = 1,772.97 × 695.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.76x = 1,232,731.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,731.70/1,284.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.50

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