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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.81, 1,773.06 and 695.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.81, 1,773.06 and 695.37 is: 959.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.81 : 1,773.06 = 695.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.81/1,773.06 = 695.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.81x = 1,773.06 × 695.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.81x = 1,232,932.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,932.73/1,284.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.62

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