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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.66, 1,778.29 and 699.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.66, 1,778.29 and 699.19 is: 964.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.66 : 1,778.29 = 699.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.66/1,778.29 = 699.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.66x = 1,778.29 × 699.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.66x = 1,243,362.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,362.59/1,288.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.85

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