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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.98, 1,063.88 and 718.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.98, 1,063.88 and 718.68 is: 991.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.98 : 1,063.88 = 718.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.98/1,063.88 = 718.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.98x = 1,063.88 × 718.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.98x = 764,589.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,589.28/770.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.71

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