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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.91, 1,056.14 and 703.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.91, 1,056.14 and 703.49 is: 970.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.91 : 1,056.14 = 703.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.91/1,056.14 = 703.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.91x = 1,056.14 × 703.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.91x = 742,977.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,977.77/765.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.06

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