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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.54, 1,159.97 and 703.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.54, 1,159.97 and 703.58 is: 1,059.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.54 : 1,159.97 = 703.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.54/1,159.97 = 703.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.54x = 1,159.97 × 703.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.54x = 816,125.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,125.89/770.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.17

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