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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.70, 1,160.55 and 705.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.70, 1,160.55 and 705.30 is: 1,057.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.70 : 1,160.55 = 705.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.70/1,160.55 = 705.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.70x = 1,160.55 × 705.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.70x = 818,535.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,535.92/773.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.95

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