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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.33, 1,074.87 and 696.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.33, 1,074.87 and 696.33 is: 962.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.33 : 1,074.87 = 696.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.33/1,074.87 = 696.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.33x = 1,074.87 × 696.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.33x = 748,464.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,464.23/777.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.87

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