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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.24, 1,683.96 and 696.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.24, 1,683.96 and 696.32 is: 960.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.24 : 1,683.96 = 696.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.24/1,683.96 = 696.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.24x = 1,683.96 × 696.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.24x = 1,172,575.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,575.03/1,220.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.94

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