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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.34, 1,057.77 and 690.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.34, 1,057.77 and 690.10 is: 948.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.34 : 1,057.77 = 690.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.34/1,057.77 = 690.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.34x = 1,057.77 × 690.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.34x = 729,967.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,967.08/769.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.82

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