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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.08, 1,068.39 and 698.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.08, 1,068.39 and 698.96 is: 965.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.08 : 1,068.39 = 698.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.08/1,068.39 = 698.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.08x = 1,068.39 × 698.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.08x = 746,764.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,764.55/773.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.96

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