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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.26, 1,156.98 and 711.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.26, 1,156.98 and 711.14 is: 1,066.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.26 : 1,156.98 = 711.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.26/1,156.98 = 711.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.26x = 1,156.98 × 711.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.26x = 822,774.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,774.76/771.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.79

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