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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.75, 1,068.28 and 690.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.75, 1,068.28 and 690.72 is: 953.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.75 : 1,068.28 = 690.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.75/1,068.28 = 690.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.75x = 1,068.28 × 690.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.75x = 737,880.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,880.63/773.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.64

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