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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.44, 1,166.85 and 695.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.44, 1,166.85 and 695.04 is: 1,043.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.44 : 1,166.85 = 695.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.44/1,166.85 = 695.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.44x = 1,166.85 × 695.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.44x = 811,007.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,007.42/777.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.18

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