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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.02, 1,068.64 and 690.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.02, 1,068.64 and 690.98 is: 953.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.02 : 1,068.64 = 690.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.02/1,068.64 = 690.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.02x = 1,068.64 × 690.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.02x = 738,408.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,408.87/774.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.99

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