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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.56, 1,154.65 and 708.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.56, 1,154.65 and 708.63 is: 1,057.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.56 : 1,154.65 = 708.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.56/1,154.65 = 708.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.56x = 1,154.65 × 708.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.56x = 818,219.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,219.63/773.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.73

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