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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.89, 1,075.08 and 691

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.89, 1,075.08 and 691 is: 953.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.89 : 1,075.08 = 691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.89/1,075.08 = 691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.89x = 1,075.08 × 691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.89x = 742,880.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,880.28/778.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.77

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