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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.53, 1,156.68 and 698.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.53, 1,156.68 and 698.63 is: 1,047.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.53 : 1,156.68 = 698.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.53/1,156.68 = 698.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.53x = 1,156.68 × 698.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.53x = 808,085.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,085.57/771.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.39

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