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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.91, 1,059.68 and 696.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.91, 1,059.68 and 696.06 is: 958.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.91 : 1,059.68 = 696.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.91/1,059.68 = 696.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.91x = 1,059.68 × 696.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.91x = 737,602.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,602.60/769.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.04

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