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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.67, 1,160.40 and 708.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.67, 1,160.40 and 708.41 is: 1,063.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.67 : 1,160.40 = 708.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.67/1,160.40 = 708.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.67x = 1,160.40 × 708.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.67x = 822,038.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,038.96/772.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.89

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