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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.77, 1,085.75 and 697.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.77, 1,085.75 and 697.26 is: 961.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.77 : 1,085.75 = 697.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.77/1,085.75 = 697.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.77x = 1,085.75 × 697.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.77x = 757,046.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,046.56/787.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.00

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