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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.70, 1,169.55 and 693.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.70, 1,169.55 and 693.30 is: 1,039.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.70 : 1,169.55 = 693.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.70/1,169.55 = 693.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.70x = 1,169.55 × 693.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.70x = 810,849.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,849.02/779.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.95

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