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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.59, 1,776.84 and 698.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.59, 1,776.84 and 698.12 is: 963.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.59 : 1,776.84 = 698.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.59/1,776.84 = 698.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.59x = 1,776.84 × 698.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.59x = 1,240,438.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,438.66/1,287.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.38

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