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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.64, 1,774.17 and 696.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.64, 1,774.17 and 696.17 is: 960.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.64 : 1,774.17 = 696.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.64/1,774.17 = 696.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.64x = 1,774.17 × 696.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.64x = 1,235,128.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,128.36/1,285.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.71

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