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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.04, 1,055.28 and 696.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.04, 1,055.28 and 696.24 is: 954.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.04 : 1,055.28 = 696.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.04/1,055.28 = 696.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.04x = 1,055.28 × 696.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.04x = 734,728.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,728.15/770.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.14

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