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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.17, 1,466.71 and 708.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.17, 1,466.71 and 708.75 is: 977.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.17 : 1,466.71 = 708.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.17/1,466.71 = 708.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.17x = 1,466.71 × 708.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.17x = 1,039,530.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,530.71/1,063.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.77

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