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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.56, 1,161.04 and 691.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.56, 1,161.04 and 691.17 is: 1,037.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.56 : 1,161.04 = 691.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.56/1,161.04 = 691.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.56x = 1,161.04 × 691.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.56x = 802,476.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,476.02/773.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.38

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