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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.36, 1,056.84 and 706.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.36, 1,056.84 and 706.88 is: 973.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.36 : 1,056.84 = 706.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.36/1,056.84 = 706.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.36x = 1,056.84 × 706.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.36x = 747,059.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,059.06/767.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.54

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