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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.88, 1,164.30 and 696.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.88, 1,164.30 and 696.20 is: 1,044.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.88 : 1,164.30 = 696.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.88/1,164.30 = 696.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.88x = 1,164.30 × 696.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.88x = 810,585.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,585.66/775.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.73

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