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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.58, 1,063.38 and 708.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.58, 1,063.38 and 708.66 is: 977.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.58 : 1,063.38 = 708.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.58/1,063.38 = 708.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.58x = 1,063.38 × 708.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.58x = 753,574.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,574.87/770.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.93

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