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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.40, 1,163.98 and 695.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.40, 1,163.98 and 695.46 is: 1,048.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.40 : 1,163.98 = 695.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.40/1,163.98 = 695.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.40x = 1,163.98 × 695.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.40x = 809,501.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,501.53/772.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.03

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