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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.88, 1,161.30 and 694.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.88, 1,161.30 and 694.20 is: 1,041.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.88 : 1,161.30 = 694.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.88/1,161.30 = 694.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.88x = 1,161.30 × 694.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.88x = 806,174.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,174.46/773.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.73

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