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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.78, 1,059.66 and 700.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.78, 1,059.66 and 700.20 is: 968.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.78 : 1,059.66 = 700.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.78/1,059.66 = 700.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.78x = 1,059.66 × 700.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.78x = 741,973.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,973.93/765.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.91

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