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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.93, 1,153.99 and 688.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.93, 1,153.99 and 688.07 is: 1,025.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.93 : 1,153.99 = 688.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.93/1,153.99 = 688.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.93x = 1,153.99 × 688.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.93x = 794,025.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,025.90/773.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.97

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