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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.20, 1,151.10 and 704.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.20, 1,151.10 and 704.40 is: 1,054.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.20 : 1,151.10 = 704.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.20/1,151.10 = 704.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.20x = 1,151.10 × 704.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.20x = 810,834.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,834.84/769.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.13

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