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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222, 1,686.37 and 698.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222, 1,686.37 and 698.02 is: 963.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222 : 1,686.37 = 698.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222/1,686.37 = 698.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222x = 1,686.37 × 698.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222x = 1,177,119.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,119.99/1,222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.27

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