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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.84, 1,732.96 and 696.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.84, 1,732.96 and 696.30 is: 960.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.84 : 1,732.96 = 696.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.84/1,732.96 = 696.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.84x = 1,732.96 × 696.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.84x = 1,206,647.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,647.90/1,255.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.83

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