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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.10, 1,065.24 and 710.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.10, 1,065.24 and 710.22 is: 978.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.10 : 1,065.24 = 710.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.10/1,065.24 = 710.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.10x = 1,065.24 × 710.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.10x = 756,554.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,554.75/773.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.60

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