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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.86, 1,684.78 and 696.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.86, 1,684.78 and 696.88 is: 961.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.86 : 1,684.78 = 696.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.86/1,684.78 = 696.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.86x = 1,684.78 × 696.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.86x = 1,174,089.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,089.49/1,220.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.69

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