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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.99, 1,612.16 and 696.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.99, 1,612.16 and 696.21 is: 960.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.99 : 1,612.16 = 696.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.99/1,612.16 = 696.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.99x = 1,612.16 × 696.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.99x = 1,122,401.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,401.91/1,167.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.97

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