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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.77, 1,286.13 and 697.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.77, 1,286.13 and 697.15 is: 961.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.77 : 1,286.13 = 697.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.77/1,286.13 = 697.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.77x = 1,286.13 × 697.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.77x = 896,625.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,625.53/932.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.25

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