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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.30, 1,683.98 and 696.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.30, 1,683.98 and 696.32 is: 960.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.30 : 1,683.98 = 696.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.30/1,683.98 = 696.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.30x = 1,683.98 × 696.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.30x = 1,172,580.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,580.53/1,220.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.90

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