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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.69, 1,776.99 and 698.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.69, 1,776.99 and 698.22 is: 963.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.69 : 1,776.99 = 698.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.69/1,776.99 = 698.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.69x = 1,776.99 × 698.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.69x = 1,240,729.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,729.96/1,287.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.53

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