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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.32, 1,076.46 and 695.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.32, 1,076.46 and 695.12 is: 958.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.32 : 1,076.46 = 695.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.32/1,076.46 = 695.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.32x = 1,076.46 × 695.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.32x = 748,260.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,260.89/780.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.92

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