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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,258.78, 1,737.18 and 699.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,258.78, 1,737.18 and 699.32 is: 965.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,258.78 : 1,737.18 = 699.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,258.78/1,737.18 = 699.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,258.78x = 1,737.18 × 699.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,258.78x = 1,214,844.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,844.72/1,258.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.10

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