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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.32, 1,773.76 and 695.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.32, 1,773.76 and 695.86 is: 960.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.32 : 1,773.76 = 695.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.32/1,773.76 = 695.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.32x = 1,773.76 × 695.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.32x = 1,234,288.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,288.63/1,285.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.30

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