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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.64, 1,164.96 and 699.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.64, 1,164.96 and 699.60 is: 1,049.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.64 : 1,164.96 = 699.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.64/1,164.96 = 699.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.64x = 1,164.96 × 699.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.64x = 815,006.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,006.02/776.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.40

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