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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.72, 1,684.62 and 696.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.72, 1,684.62 and 696.72 is: 961.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.72 : 1,684.62 = 696.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.72/1,684.62 = 696.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.72x = 1,684.62 × 696.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.72x = 1,173,708.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,708.45/1,220.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.49

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