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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.36, 1,151.40 and 706.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.36, 1,151.40 and 706.56 is: 1,054.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.36 : 1,151.40 = 706.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.36/1,151.40 = 706.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.36x = 1,151.40 × 706.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.36x = 813,533.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,533.18/771.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.67

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