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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.91, 1,655.52 and 695.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.91, 1,655.52 and 695.73 is: 959.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.91 : 1,655.52 = 695.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.91/1,655.52 = 695.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.91x = 1,655.52 × 695.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.91x = 1,151,794.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,794.93/1,199.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.90

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