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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.80, 1,287.66 and 698.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.80, 1,287.66 and 698.52 is: 965.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.80 : 1,287.66 = 698.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.80/1,287.66 = 698.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.80x = 1,287.66 × 698.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.80x = 899,456.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,456.26/931.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.29

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