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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.18, 1,163.98 and 705.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.18, 1,163.98 and 705.14 is: 1,061.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.18 : 1,163.98 = 705.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.18/1,163.98 = 705.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.18x = 1,163.98 × 705.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.18x = 820,761.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,761.27/773.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.55

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