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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.68, 1,732.91 and 696.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.68, 1,732.91 and 696.22 is: 960.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.68 : 1,732.91 = 696.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.68/1,732.91 = 696.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.68x = 1,732.91 × 696.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.68x = 1,206,478.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,478.79/1,255.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.82

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