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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.77, 1,737.03 and 699.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.77, 1,737.03 and 699.24 is: 964.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.77 : 1,737.03 = 699.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.77/1,737.03 = 699.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.77x = 1,737.03 × 699.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.77x = 1,214,600.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,600.86/1,258.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.91

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