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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.68, 1,687.50 and 699

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.68, 1,687.50 and 699 is: 964.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.68 : 1,687.50 = 699 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.68/1,687.50 = 699/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.68x = 1,687.50 × 699
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.68x = 1,179,562.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,562.50/1,222.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.74

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