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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.66, 1,158.99 and 712.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.66, 1,158.99 and 712.46 is: 1,067.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.66 : 1,158.99 = 712.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.66/1,158.99 = 712.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.66x = 1,158.99 × 712.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.66x = 825,734.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,734.02/773.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.31

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