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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.90, 1,773.14 and 695.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.90, 1,773.14 and 695.42 is: 959.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.90 : 1,773.14 = 695.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.90/1,773.14 = 695.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.90x = 1,773.14 × 695.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.90x = 1,233,077.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,077.02/1,284.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.67

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