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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.14, 1,072.59 and 694.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.14, 1,072.59 and 694.70 is: 958.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.14 : 1,072.59 = 694.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.14/1,072.59 = 694.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.14x = 1,072.59 × 694.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.14x = 745,130.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,130.95/777.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.81

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