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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.95, 1,074.36 and 695.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.95, 1,074.36 and 695.01 is: 958.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.95 : 1,074.36 = 695.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.95/1,074.36 = 695.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.95x = 1,074.36 × 695.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.95x = 746,690.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,690.94/778.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.59

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