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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.26, 1,057.62 and 703.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.26, 1,057.62 and 703.70 is: 970.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.26 : 1,057.62 = 703.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.26/1,057.62 = 703.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.26x = 1,057.62 × 703.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.26x = 744,247.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,247.19/767.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.01

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