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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.78, 1,167.96 and 709.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.78, 1,167.96 and 709.11 is: 1,068.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.78 : 1,167.96 = 709.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.78/1,167.96 = 709.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.78x = 1,167.96 × 709.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.78x = 828,212.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,212.12/774.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.96

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