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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.55, 1,732.75 and 696.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.55, 1,732.75 and 696.07 is: 960.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.55 : 1,732.75 = 696.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.55/1,732.75 = 696.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.55x = 1,732.75 × 696.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.55x = 1,206,124.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,124.50/1,255.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.63

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