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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.90, 1,069.97 and 687.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.90, 1,069.97 and 687.41 is: 947.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.90 : 1,069.97 = 687.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.90/1,069.97 = 687.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.90x = 1,069.97 × 687.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.90x = 735,508.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,508.08/775.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.94

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