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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.76, 1,114.65 and 697.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.76, 1,114.65 and 697.98 is: 960.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.76 : 1,114.65 = 697.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.76/1,114.65 = 697.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.76x = 1,114.65 × 697.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.76x = 778,003.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,003.41/809.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.78

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