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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.44, 1,157.76 and 710.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.44, 1,157.76 and 710.88 is: 1,065.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.44 : 1,157.76 = 710.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.44/1,157.76 = 710.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.44x = 1,157.76 × 710.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.44x = 823,028.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,028.43/772.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.49

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