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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.07, 1,776.16 and 697.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.07, 1,776.16 and 697.61 is: 962.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.07 : 1,776.16 = 697.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.07/1,776.16 = 697.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.07x = 1,776.16 × 697.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.07x = 1,239,058.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,058.38/1,287.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.69

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