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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.22, 1,162.35 and 691.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.22, 1,162.35 and 691.09 is: 1,033.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.22 : 1,162.35 = 691.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.22/1,162.35 = 691.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.22x = 1,162.35 × 691.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.22x = 803,288.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,288.46/777.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.54

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