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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.06, 1,162.29 and 704.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.06, 1,162.29 and 704.02 is: 1,059.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.06 : 1,162.29 = 704.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.06/1,162.29 = 704.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.06x = 1,162.29 × 704.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.06x = 818,275.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,275.41/772.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.86

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