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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.42, 1,152.78 and 700.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.42, 1,152.78 and 700.84 is: 1,050.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.42 : 1,152.78 = 700.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.42/1,152.78 = 700.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.42x = 1,152.78 × 700.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.42x = 807,914.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,914.34/769.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.03

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