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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.22, 1,679.81 and 693.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.22, 1,679.81 and 693.24 is: 956.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.22 : 1,679.81 = 693.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.22/1,679.81 = 693.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.22x = 1,679.81 × 693.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.22x = 1,164,511.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,511.48/1,217.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.70

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