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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.43, 1,162.85 and 704.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.43, 1,162.85 and 704.39 is: 1,060.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.43 : 1,162.85 = 704.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.43/1,162.85 = 704.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.43x = 1,162.85 × 704.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.43x = 819,090.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,090.58/772.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.41

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