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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.64, 1,161.72 and 700.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.64, 1,161.72 and 700.90 is: 1,048.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.64 : 1,161.72 = 700.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.64/1,161.72 = 700.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.64x = 1,161.72 × 700.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.64x = 814,249.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,249.55/776.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.43

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