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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.20, 1,159.80 and 700.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.20, 1,159.80 and 700.30 is: 1,050.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.20 : 1,159.80 = 700.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.20/1,159.80 = 700.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.20x = 1,159.80 × 700.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.20x = 812,207.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,207.94/773.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.45

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