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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.69, 1,149.26 and 700.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.69, 1,149.26 and 700.44 is: 1,045.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.69 : 1,149.26 = 700.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.69/1,149.26 = 700.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.69x = 1,149.26 × 700.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.69x = 804,987.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,987.67/769.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.86

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