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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.75, 1,612.88 and 696.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.75, 1,612.88 and 696.66 is: 961.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.75 : 1,612.88 = 696.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.75/1,612.88 = 696.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.75x = 1,612.88 × 696.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.75x = 1,123,628.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,628.98/1,168.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.39

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