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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.47, 1,061.82 and 717.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.47, 1,061.82 and 717.18 is: 989.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.47 : 1,061.82 = 717.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.47/1,061.82 = 717.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.47x = 1,061.82 × 717.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.47x = 761,516.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,516.07/769.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.66

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