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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.94, 1,064.58 and 694.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.94, 1,064.58 and 694.57 is: 957.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.94 : 1,064.58 = 694.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.94/1,064.58 = 694.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.94x = 1,064.58 × 694.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.94x = 739,425.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,425.33/771.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.88

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