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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.32, 1,722.64 and 696.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.32, 1,722.64 and 696.32 is: 960.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.32 : 1,722.64 = 696.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.32/1,722.64 = 696.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.32x = 1,722.64 × 696.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.32x = 1,199,508.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,508.68/1,248.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.90

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