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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.85, 1,161.90 and 695.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.85, 1,161.90 and 695.18 is: 1,039.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.85 : 1,161.90 = 695.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.85/1,161.90 = 695.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.85x = 1,161.90 × 695.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.85x = 807,723.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,723.83/776.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.74

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