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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.77, 1,695.68 and 676.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.77, 1,695.68 and 676.77 is: 933.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.77 : 1,695.68 = 676.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.77/1,695.68 = 676.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.77x = 1,695.68 × 676.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.77x = 1,147,585.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,585.35/1,228.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.93

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