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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.26, 1,776.41 and 697.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.26, 1,776.41 and 697.79 is: 962.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.26 : 1,776.41 = 697.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.26/1,776.41 = 697.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.26x = 1,776.41 × 697.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.26x = 1,239,548.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,548.76/1,287.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.94

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