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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.22, 1,776.36 and 697.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.22, 1,776.36 and 697.75 is: 962.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.22 : 1,776.36 = 697.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.22/1,776.36 = 697.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.22x = 1,776.36 × 697.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.22x = 1,239,455.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,455.19/1,287.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.90

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