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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.72, 1,732.91 and 696.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.72, 1,732.91 and 696.20 is: 960.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.72 : 1,732.91 = 696.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.72/1,732.91 = 696.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.72x = 1,732.91 × 696.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.72x = 1,206,448.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,448.46/1,255.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.76

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