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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.43, 1,158.78 and 691.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.43, 1,158.78 and 691.70 is: 1,037.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.43 : 1,158.78 = 691.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.43/1,158.78 = 691.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.43x = 1,158.78 × 691.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.43x = 801,528.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,528.13/772.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.67

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