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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.66, 1,694.01 and 696.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.66, 1,694.01 and 696.43 is: 960.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.66 : 1,694.01 = 696.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.66/1,694.01 = 696.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.66x = 1,694.01 × 696.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.66x = 1,179,759.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,759.38/1,227.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.98

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