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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.58, 1,776.87 and 698.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.58, 1,776.87 and 698.11 is: 963.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.58 : 1,776.87 = 698.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.58/1,776.87 = 698.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.58x = 1,776.87 × 698.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.58x = 1,240,450.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,450.72/1,287.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.40

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