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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.71, 1,062.92 and 713.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.71, 1,062.92 and 713.30 is: 982.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.71 : 1,062.92 = 713.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.71/1,062.92 = 713.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.71x = 1,062.92 × 713.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.71x = 758,171.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,171.95/771.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.46

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