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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.70, 1,057.89 and 707.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.70, 1,057.89 and 707.38 is: 977.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.70 : 1,057.89 = 707.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.70/1,057.89 = 707.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.70x = 1,057.89 × 707.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.70x = 748,330.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,330.23/765.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.32

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