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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.44, 1,773.92 and 695.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.44, 1,773.92 and 695.98 is: 960.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.44 : 1,773.92 = 695.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.44/1,773.92 = 695.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.44x = 1,773.92 × 695.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.44x = 1,234,612.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,612.84/1,285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.46

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