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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.74, 1,159.33 and 698.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.74, 1,159.33 and 698.98 is: 1,043.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.74 : 1,159.33 = 698.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.74/1,159.33 = 698.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.74x = 1,159.33 × 698.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.74x = 810,348.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,348.48/776.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.27

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