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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.78, 1,679.28 and 692.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.78, 1,679.28 and 692.75 is: 956.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.78 : 1,679.28 = 692.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.78/1,679.28 = 692.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.78x = 1,679.28 × 692.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.78x = 1,163,321.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,321.22/1,216.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.07

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