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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.24, 1,167.95 and 697.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.24, 1,167.95 and 697.23 is: 1,045.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.24 : 1,167.95 = 697.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.24/1,167.95 = 697.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.24x = 1,167.95 × 697.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.24x = 814,331.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,331.52/779.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.03

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