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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.37, 1,156.15 and 693.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.37, 1,156.15 and 693.92 is: 1,040.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.37 : 1,156.15 = 693.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.37/1,156.15 = 693.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.37x = 1,156.15 × 693.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.37x = 802,270.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,270.91/771.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.06

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