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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.45, 1,776.66 and 698.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.45, 1,776.66 and 698.00 is: 963.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.45 : 1,776.66 = 698.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.45/1,776.66 = 698.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.45x = 1,776.66 × 698.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.45x = 1,240,099.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,099.80/1,287.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.22

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