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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.56, 1,065.42 and 716.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.56, 1,065.42 and 716.67 is: 988.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.56 : 1,065.42 = 716.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.56/1,065.42 = 716.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.56x = 1,065.42 × 716.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.56x = 763,554.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,554.55/772.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.34

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