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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.37, 1,152.13 and 698.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.37, 1,152.13 and 698.14 is: 1,042.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.37 : 1,152.13 = 698.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.37/1,152.13 = 698.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.37x = 1,152.13 × 698.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.37x = 804,348.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,348.04/771.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.75

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