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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.31, 1,160.12 and 700.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.31, 1,160.12 and 700.65 is: 1,055.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.31 : 1,160.12 = 700.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.31/1,160.12 = 700.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.31x = 1,160.12 × 700.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.31x = 812,839.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,839.83/770.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.21

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