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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773, 1,154.56 and 699.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773, 1,154.56 and 699.76 is: 1,045.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773 : 1,154.56 = 699.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773/1,154.56 = 699.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773x = 1,154.56 × 699.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773x = 807,914.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,914.91/773
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.17

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