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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.38, 1,746.21 and 698.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.38, 1,746.21 and 698.22 is: 963.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.38 : 1,746.21 = 698.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.38/1,746.21 = 698.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.38x = 1,746.21 × 698.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.38x = 1,219,242.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,242.65/1,265.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.54

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