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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.40, 1,053.12 and 718.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.40, 1,053.12 and 718.80 is: 986.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.40 : 1,053.12 = 718.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.40/1,053.12 = 718.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.40x = 1,053.12 × 718.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.40x = 756,982.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,982.66/767.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.43

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