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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.38, 1,166.94 and 701.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.38, 1,166.94 and 701.48 is: 1,057.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.38 : 1,166.94 = 701.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.38/1,166.94 = 701.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.38x = 1,166.94 × 701.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.38x = 818,585.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,585.07/774.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.08

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