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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.93, 1,163.44 and 691.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.93, 1,163.44 and 691.86 is: 1,034.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.93 : 1,163.44 = 691.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.93/1,163.44 = 691.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.93x = 1,163.44 × 691.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.93x = 804,937.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,937.60/777.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.72

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