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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.35, 1,744.86 and 697.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.35, 1,744.86 and 697.22 is: 962.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.35 : 1,744.86 = 697.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.35/1,744.86 = 697.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.35x = 1,744.86 × 697.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.35x = 1,216,551.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,551.29/1,264.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.20

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