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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.77, 1,284.75 and 696.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.77, 1,284.75 and 696.15 is: 959.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.77 : 1,284.75 = 696.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.77/1,284.75 = 696.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.77x = 1,284.75 × 696.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.77x = 894,378.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,378.71/931.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.87

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