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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.32, 1,773.73 and 695.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.32, 1,773.73 and 695.85 is: 960.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.32 : 1,773.73 = 695.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.32/1,773.73 = 695.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.32x = 1,773.73 × 695.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.32x = 1,234,254.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,254.22/1,285.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.27

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