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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.33, 1,777.89 and 698.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.33, 1,777.89 and 698.86 is: 964.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.33 : 1,777.89 = 698.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.33/1,777.89 = 698.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.33x = 1,777.89 × 698.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.33x = 1,242,496.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,496.21/1,288.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.42

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