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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.96, 1,679.49 and 693.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.96, 1,679.49 and 693.04 is: 956.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.96 : 1,679.49 = 693.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.96/1,679.49 = 693.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.96x = 1,679.49 × 693.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.96x = 1,163,953.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,953.75/1,216.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.44

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