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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.15, 1,149.54 and 708.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.15, 1,149.54 and 708.38 is: 1,057.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.15 : 1,149.54 = 708.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.15/1,149.54 = 708.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.15x = 1,149.54 × 708.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.15x = 814,315.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,315.89/770.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.35

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