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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.12, 1,062.90 and 707.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.12, 1,062.90 and 707.54 is: 975.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.12 : 1,062.90 = 707.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.12/1,062.90 = 707.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.12x = 1,062.90 × 707.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.12x = 752,038.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,038.95/771.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.26

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