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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.01, 1,776.08 and 697.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.01, 1,776.08 and 697.55 is: 962.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.01 : 1,776.08 = 697.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.01/1,776.08 = 697.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.01x = 1,776.08 × 697.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.01x = 1,238,904.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,904.60/1,287.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.62

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