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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.40, 1,160.97 and 693.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.40, 1,160.97 and 693.45 is: 1,045.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.40 : 1,160.97 = 693.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.40/1,160.97 = 693.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.40x = 1,160.97 × 693.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.40x = 805,074.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,074.65/770.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.01

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