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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.34, 1,732.27 and 695.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.34, 1,732.27 and 695.76 is: 960.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.34 : 1,732.27 = 695.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.34/1,732.27 = 695.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.34x = 1,732.27 × 695.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.34x = 1,205,244.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,244.18/1,255.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.09

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