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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.18, 1,165.49 and 706.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.18, 1,165.49 and 706.14 is: 1,063.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.18 : 1,165.49 = 706.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.18/1,165.49 = 706.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.18x = 1,165.49 × 706.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.18x = 822,991.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,991.52/774.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.06

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