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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.45, 1,073.67 and 694.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.45, 1,073.67 and 694.51 is: 957.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.45 : 1,073.67 = 694.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.45/1,073.67 = 694.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.45x = 1,073.67 × 694.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.45x = 745,674.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,674.55/778.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.90

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