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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.35, 1,057.73 and 703.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.35, 1,057.73 and 703.79 is: 970.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.35 : 1,057.73 = 703.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.35/1,057.73 = 703.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.35x = 1,057.73 × 703.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.35x = 744,410.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,410.99/767.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.11

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