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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.63, 1,736.88 and 699.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.63, 1,736.88 and 699.07 is: 964.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.63 : 1,736.88 = 699.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.63/1,736.88 = 699.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.63x = 1,736.88 × 699.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.63x = 1,214,200.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,200.70/1,258.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.70

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