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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.69, 1,778.40 and 699.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.69, 1,778.40 and 699.22 is: 964.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.69 : 1,778.40 = 699.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.69/1,778.40 = 699.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.69x = 1,778.40 × 699.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.69x = 1,243,480.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,480.46/1,288.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.92

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