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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.89, 1,163.25 and 694.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.89, 1,163.25 and 694.94 is: 1,047.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.89 : 1,163.25 = 694.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.89/1,163.25 = 694.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.89x = 1,163.25 × 694.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.89x = 808,383.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,383.14/771.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.28

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