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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.03, 1,283.94 and 695.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.03, 1,283.94 and 695.55 is: 959.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.03 : 1,283.94 = 695.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.03/1,283.94 = 695.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.03x = 1,283.94 × 695.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.03x = 893,044.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,044.47/931.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.20

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