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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.92, 1,076.64 and 694.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.92, 1,076.64 and 694.44 is: 956.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.92 : 1,076.64 = 694.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.92/1,076.64 = 694.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.92x = 1,076.64 × 694.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.92x = 747,661.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,661.88/781.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.19

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