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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.86, 1,152.15 and 707.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.86, 1,152.15 and 707.06 is: 1,055.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.86 : 1,152.15 = 707.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.86/1,152.15 = 707.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.86x = 1,152.15 × 707.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.86x = 814,639.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,639.18/771.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.42

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