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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.31, 1,073.66 and 693.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.31, 1,073.66 and 693.27 is: 958.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.31 : 1,073.66 = 693.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.31/1,073.66 = 693.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.31x = 1,073.66 × 693.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.31x = 744,332.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,332.80/776.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.81

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