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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.79, 1,068.55 and 695.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.79, 1,068.55 and 695.98 is: 956.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.79 : 1,068.55 = 695.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.79/1,068.55 = 695.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.79x = 1,068.55 × 695.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.79x = 743,689.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,689.43/777.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.16

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