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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.74, 1,280.61 and 695.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.74, 1,280.61 and 695.46 is: 958.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.74 : 1,280.61 = 695.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.74/1,280.61 = 695.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.74x = 1,280.61 × 695.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.74x = 890,613.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,613.03/928.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.95

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