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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.62, 1,153.86 and 705.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.62, 1,153.86 and 705.62 is: 1,056.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.62 : 1,153.86 = 705.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.62/1,153.86 = 705.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.62x = 1,153.86 × 705.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.62x = 814,186.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,186.69/770.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.53

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