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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.93, 1,167.03 and 697.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.93, 1,167.03 and 697.20 is: 1,045.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.93 : 1,167.03 = 697.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.93/1,167.03 = 697.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.93x = 1,167.03 × 697.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.93x = 813,653.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,653.32/777.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.92

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