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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.86, 1,163.75 and 698.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.86, 1,163.75 and 698.14 is: 1,041.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.86 : 1,163.75 = 698.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.86/1,163.75 = 698.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.86x = 1,163.75 × 698.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.86x = 812,460.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,460.43/779.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.80

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