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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.32, 1,071.34 and 691.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.32, 1,071.34 and 691.44 is: 952.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.32 : 1,071.34 = 691.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.32/1,071.34 = 691.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.32x = 1,071.34 × 691.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.32x = 740,761.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,761.58/777.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.97

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