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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.80, 1,284.90 and 696.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.80, 1,284.90 and 696.52 is: 962.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.80 : 1,284.90 = 696.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.80/1,284.90 = 696.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.80x = 1,284.90 × 696.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.80x = 894,958.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,958.55/929.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.53

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