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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.55, 1,732.66 and 696.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.55, 1,732.66 and 696.02 is: 960.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.55 : 1,732.66 = 696.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.55/1,732.66 = 696.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.55x = 1,732.66 × 696.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.55x = 1,205,966.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,966.01/1,255.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.51

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