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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.69, 1,147.77 and 699.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.69, 1,147.77 and 699.44 is: 1,044.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.69 : 1,147.77 = 699.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.69/1,147.77 = 699.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.69x = 1,147.77 × 699.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.69x = 802,790.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,790.51/768.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.36

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