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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.96, 1,062.05 and 702.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.96, 1,062.05 and 702.41 is: 970.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.96 : 1,062.05 = 702.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.96/1,062.05 = 702.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.96x = 1,062.05 × 702.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.96x = 745,985.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,985.72/768.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.12

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