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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.95, 1,067.17 and 689.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.95, 1,067.17 and 689.92 is: 952.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.95 : 1,067.17 = 689.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.95/1,067.17 = 689.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.95x = 1,067.17 × 689.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.95x = 736,261.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,261.93/772.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.53

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