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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.80, 1,150.92 and 713.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.80, 1,150.92 and 713.16 is: 1,070.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.80 : 1,150.92 = 713.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.80/1,150.92 = 713.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.80x = 1,150.92 × 713.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.80x = 820,790.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,790.11/766.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.41

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