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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.88, 1,160.45 and 691.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.88, 1,160.45 and 691.50 is: 1,040.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.88 : 1,160.45 = 691.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.88/1,160.45 = 691.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.88x = 1,160.45 × 691.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.88x = 802,447.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,447.72/770.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.95

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