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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.44, 1,776.67 and 697.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.44, 1,776.67 and 697.98 is: 963.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.44 : 1,776.67 = 697.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.44/1,776.67 = 697.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.44x = 1,776.67 × 697.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.44x = 1,240,080.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,080.13/1,287.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.21

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