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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.78, 1,135.83 and 696.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.78, 1,135.83 and 696.27 is: 1,043.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.78 : 1,135.83 = 696.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.78/1,135.83 = 696.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.78x = 1,135.83 × 696.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.78x = 790,837.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,837.48/757.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.63

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