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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.18, 1,160.57 and 702.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.18, 1,160.57 and 702.19 is: 1,051.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.18 : 1,160.57 = 702.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.18/1,160.57 = 702.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.18x = 1,160.57 × 702.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.18x = 814,931.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,931.33/775.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.29

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