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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.33, 1,732.47 and 695.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.33, 1,732.47 and 695.98 is: 960.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.33 : 1,732.47 = 695.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.33/1,732.47 = 695.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.33x = 1,732.47 × 695.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.33x = 1,205,755.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,755.81/1,255.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.51

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