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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.08, 1,281.58 and 695.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.08, 1,281.58 and 695.48 is: 959.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.08 : 1,281.58 = 695.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.08/1,281.58 = 695.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.08x = 1,281.58 × 695.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.08x = 891,313.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,313.26/929.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.35

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