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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.33, 1,065.57 and 713.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.33, 1,065.57 and 713.01 is: 985.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.33 : 1,065.57 = 713.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.33/1,065.57 = 713.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.33x = 1,065.57 × 713.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.33x = 759,762.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,762.07/771.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.00

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