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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.99, 1,280.95 and 695.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.99, 1,280.95 and 695.71 is: 959.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.99 : 1,280.95 = 695.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.99/1,280.95 = 695.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.99x = 1,280.95 × 695.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.99x = 891,169.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,169.72/928.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.29

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