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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.44, 1,284.96 and 696.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.44, 1,284.96 and 696.16 is: 962.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.44 : 1,284.96 = 696.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.44/1,284.96 = 696.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.44x = 1,284.96 × 696.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.44x = 894,537.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,537.75/929.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.45

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