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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.76, 1,679 and 692.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.76, 1,679 and 692.70 is: 955.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.76 : 1,679 = 692.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.76/1,679 = 692.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.76x = 1,679 × 692.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.76x = 1,163,043.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,043.30/1,216.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.85

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