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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771, 1,151.58 and 697.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771, 1,151.58 and 697.76 is: 1,042.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771 : 1,151.58 = 697.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771/1,151.58 = 697.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771x = 1,151.58 × 697.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771x = 803,522.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,522.97/771
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.18

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