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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.02, 1,773.32 and 695.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.02, 1,773.32 and 695.57 is: 959.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.02 : 1,773.32 = 695.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.02/1,773.32 = 695.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.02x = 1,773.32 × 695.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.02x = 1,233,455.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,455.85/1,285.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.87

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