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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.06, 1,169.64 and 695.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.06, 1,169.64 and 695.96 is: 1,040.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.06 : 1,169.64 = 695.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.06/1,169.64 = 695.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.06x = 1,169.64 × 695.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.06x = 814,022.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,022.65/782.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.87

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