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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.38, 1,684.02 and 696.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.38, 1,684.02 and 696.40 is: 960.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.38 : 1,684.02 = 696.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.38/1,684.02 = 696.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.38x = 1,684.02 × 696.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.38x = 1,172,751.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,751.53/1,220.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.97

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