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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.09, 1,159.64 and 693.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.09, 1,159.64 and 693.94 is: 1,035.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.09 : 1,159.64 = 693.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.09/1,159.64 = 693.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.09x = 1,159.64 × 693.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.09x = 804,714.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,714.21/777.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.55

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