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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.34, 1,688.30 and 699.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.34, 1,688.30 and 699.40 is: 965.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.34 : 1,688.30 = 699.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.34/1,688.30 = 699.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.34x = 1,688.30 × 699.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.34x = 1,180,797.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,797.02/1,223.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.22

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