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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.79, 1,158.84 and 702.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.79, 1,158.84 and 702.83 is: 1,058.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.79 : 1,158.84 = 702.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.79/1,158.84 = 702.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.79x = 1,158.84 × 702.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.79x = 814,461.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,461.72/769.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.04

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