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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.19, 1,158.89 and 692.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.19, 1,158.89 and 692.19 is: 1,037.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.19 : 1,158.89 = 692.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.19/1,158.89 = 692.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.19x = 1,158.89 × 692.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.19x = 802,168.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,168.61/773.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.48

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