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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.37, 1,150.64 and 697.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.37, 1,150.64 and 697.14 is: 1,041.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.37 : 1,150.64 = 697.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.37/1,150.64 = 697.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.37x = 1,150.64 × 697.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.37x = 802,151.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,151.42/770.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.25

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