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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.43, 1,066.23 and 690.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.43, 1,066.23 and 690.41 is: 953.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.43 : 1,066.23 = 690.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.43/1,066.23 = 690.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.43x = 1,066.23 × 690.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.43x = 736,138.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,138.52/772.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.02

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