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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.24, 1,733.63 and 696.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.24, 1,733.63 and 696.76 is: 961.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.24 : 1,733.63 = 696.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.24/1,733.63 = 696.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.24x = 1,733.63 × 696.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.24x = 1,207,916.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,916.22/1,256.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.53

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