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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.52, 1,081.28 and 694.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.52, 1,081.28 and 694.02 is: 956.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.52 : 1,081.28 = 694.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.52/1,081.28 = 694.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.52x = 1,081.28 × 694.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.52x = 750,429.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,429.95/784.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.55

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