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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.23, 1,688.04 and 699.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.23, 1,688.04 and 699.25 is: 964.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.23 : 1,688.04 = 699.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.23/1,688.04 = 699.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.23x = 1,688.04 × 699.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.23x = 1,180,361.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,361.97/1,223.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.96

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