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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.31, 1,168.17 and 695.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.31, 1,168.17 and 695.92 is: 1,044.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.31 : 1,168.17 = 695.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.31/1,168.17 = 695.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.31x = 1,168.17 × 695.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.31x = 812,947.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,947.03/778.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.50

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