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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.62, 1,732.77 and 696.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.62, 1,732.77 and 696.10 is: 960.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.62 : 1,732.77 = 696.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.62/1,732.77 = 696.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.62x = 1,732.77 × 696.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.62x = 1,206,176.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,176.87/1,255.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.62

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