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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.39, 1,732.28 and 695.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.39, 1,732.28 and 695.78 is: 960.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.39 : 1,732.28 = 695.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.39/1,732.28 = 695.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.39x = 1,732.28 × 695.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.39x = 1,205,278.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,278.86/1,255.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.09

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