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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.86, 1,150.66 and 706.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.86, 1,150.66 and 706.06 is: 1,053.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.86 : 1,150.66 = 706.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.86/1,150.66 = 706.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.86x = 1,150.66 × 706.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.86x = 812,435.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,435.00/770.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.93

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