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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.75, 1,569.77 and 696.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.75, 1,569.77 and 696.35 is: 959.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.75 : 1,569.77 = 696.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.75/1,569.77 = 696.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.75x = 1,569.77 × 696.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.75x = 1,093,109.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,109.34/1,138.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.92

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