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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.98, 1,684.49 and 696.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.98, 1,684.49 and 696.73 is: 961.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.98 : 1,684.49 = 696.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.98/1,684.49 = 696.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.98x = 1,684.49 × 696.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.98x = 1,173,634.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,634.72/1,220.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.22

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