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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.87, 1,773.13 and 695.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.87, 1,773.13 and 695.41 is: 959.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.87 : 1,773.13 = 695.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.87/1,773.13 = 695.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.87x = 1,773.13 × 695.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.87x = 1,233,046.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,046.16/1,284.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.67

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