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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.21, 1,065.15 and 704.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.21, 1,065.15 and 704.66 is: 973.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.21 : 1,065.15 = 704.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.21/1,065.15 = 704.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.21x = 1,065.15 × 704.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.21x = 750,563.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,563.27/771.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.23

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