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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.08, 1,164.96 and 693.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.08, 1,164.96 and 693.85 is: 1,040.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.08 : 1,164.96 = 693.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.08/1,164.96 = 693.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.08x = 1,164.96 × 693.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.08x = 808,307.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,307.50/777.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.19

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