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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.91, 1,165.05 and 706.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.91, 1,165.05 and 706.95 is: 1,064.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.91 : 1,165.05 = 706.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.91/1,165.05 = 706.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.91x = 1,165.05 × 706.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.91x = 823,632.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,632.10/773.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.25

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