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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.61, 1,232.48 and 695.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.61, 1,232.48 and 695.78 is: 960.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.61 : 1,232.48 = 695.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.61/1,232.48 = 695.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.61x = 1,232.48 × 695.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.61x = 857,534.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,534.93/892.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.71

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