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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.43, 1,169.28 and 698.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.43, 1,169.28 and 698.70 is: 1,048.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.43 : 1,169.28 = 698.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.43/1,169.28 = 698.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.43x = 1,169.28 × 698.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.43x = 816,975.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,975.94/779.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.17

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