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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.45, 1,158.48 and 708.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.45, 1,158.48 and 708.96 is: 1,060.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.45 : 1,158.48 = 708.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.45/1,158.48 = 708.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.45x = 1,158.48 × 708.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.45x = 821,315.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,315.98/774.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.52

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