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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.55, 1,153.77 and 694.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.55, 1,153.77 and 694.01 is: 1,039.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.55 : 1,153.77 = 694.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.55/1,153.77 = 694.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.55x = 1,153.77 × 694.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.55x = 800,727.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,727.92/770.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.16

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