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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.16, 1,683.84 and 696.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.16, 1,683.84 and 696.19 is: 960.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.16 : 1,683.84 = 696.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.16/1,683.84 = 696.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.16x = 1,683.84 × 696.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.16x = 1,172,269.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,269.09/1,220.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.75

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