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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.75, 1,737.13 and 699.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.75, 1,737.13 and 699.22 is: 964.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.75 : 1,737.13 = 699.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.75/1,737.13 = 699.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.75x = 1,737.13 × 699.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.75x = 1,214,642.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,642.76/1,258.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.96

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