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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.86, 1,158.03 and 710.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.86, 1,158.03 and 710.78 is: 1,066.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.86 : 1,158.03 = 710.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.86/1,158.03 = 710.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.86x = 1,158.03 × 710.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.86x = 823,104.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,104.56/771.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.39

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