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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.80, 1,052.18 and 693.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.80, 1,052.18 and 693.99 is: 951.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.80 : 1,052.18 = 693.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.80/1,052.18 = 693.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.80x = 1,052.18 × 693.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.80x = 730,204.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,204.13/767.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.04

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