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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.01, 1,773.32 and 695.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.01, 1,773.32 and 695.55 is: 959.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.01 : 1,773.32 = 695.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.01/1,773.32 = 695.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.01x = 1,773.32 × 695.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.01x = 1,233,422.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,422.12/1,285.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.85

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