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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.11, 1,776.21 and 697.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.11, 1,776.21 and 697.64 is: 962.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.11 : 1,776.21 = 697.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.11/1,776.21 = 697.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.11x = 1,776.21 × 697.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.11x = 1,239,159.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,159.58/1,287.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.75

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