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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.56, 1,153.96 and 716.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.56, 1,153.96 and 716.16 is: 1,071.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.56 : 1,153.96 = 716.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.56/1,153.96 = 716.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.56x = 1,153.96 × 716.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.56x = 826,419.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,419.99/771.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.10

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