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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.07, 1,686.33 and 698

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.07, 1,686.33 and 698 is: 963.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.07 : 1,686.33 = 698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.07/1,686.33 = 698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.07x = 1,686.33 × 698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.07x = 1,177,058.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,058.34/1,222.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.17

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