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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.70, 1,159.05 and 704.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.70, 1,159.05 and 704.30 is: 1,056.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.70 : 1,159.05 = 704.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.70/1,159.05 = 704.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.70x = 1,159.05 × 704.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.70x = 816,318.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,318.92/772.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.45

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