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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.92, 1,079.40 and 696.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.92, 1,079.40 and 696.44 is: 958.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.92 : 1,079.40 = 696.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.92/1,079.40 = 696.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.92x = 1,079.40 × 696.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.92x = 751,737.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,737.34/783.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.95

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