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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.34, 1,068.33 and 715.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.34, 1,068.33 and 715.02 is: 987.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.34 : 1,068.33 = 715.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.34/1,068.33 = 715.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.34x = 1,068.33 × 715.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.34x = 763,877.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,877.32/773.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.76

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