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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.53, 1,169.46 and 691.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.53, 1,169.46 and 691.62 is: 1,034.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.53 : 1,169.46 = 691.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.53/1,169.46 = 691.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.53x = 1,169.46 × 691.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.53x = 808,821.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,821.93/781.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.92

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