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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.92, 1,162.30 and 718.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.92, 1,162.30 and 718.07 is: 1,082.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.92 : 1,162.30 = 718.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.92/1,162.30 = 718.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.92x = 1,162.30 × 718.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.92x = 834,606.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,606.50/770.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.61

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