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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.34, 1,054.96 and 701.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.34, 1,054.96 and 701.78 is: 967.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.34 : 1,054.96 = 701.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.34/1,054.96 = 701.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.34x = 1,054.96 × 701.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.34x = 740,349.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,349.83/765.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.35

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