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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.92, 1,164.94 and 692.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.92, 1,164.94 and 692.86 is: 1,036.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.92 : 1,164.94 = 692.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.92/1,164.94 = 692.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.92x = 1,164.94 × 692.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.92x = 807,140.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,140.33/778.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.23

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