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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.72, 1,169.08 and 695.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.72, 1,169.08 and 695.56 is: 1,040.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.72 : 1,169.08 = 695.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.72/1,169.08 = 695.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.72x = 1,169.08 × 695.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.72x = 813,165.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,165.28/781.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.23

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