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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.90, 1,063.82 and 699.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.90, 1,063.82 and 699.06 is: 962.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.90 : 1,063.82 = 699.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.90/1,063.82 = 699.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.90x = 1,063.82 × 699.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.90x = 743,674.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,674.01/772.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.19

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