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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.75, 1,062.87 and 693.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.75, 1,062.87 and 693.26 is: 956.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.75 : 1,062.87 = 693.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.75/1,062.87 = 693.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.75x = 1,062.87 × 693.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.75x = 736,839.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,839.94/770.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.01

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