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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.78, 1,063.16 and 711.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.78, 1,063.16 and 711.46 is: 982.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.78 : 1,063.16 = 711.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.78/1,063.16 = 711.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.78x = 1,063.16 × 711.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.78x = 756,395.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,395.81/769.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.61

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