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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.02, 1,168.23 and 709.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.02, 1,168.23 and 709.29 is: 1,069.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.02 : 1,168.23 = 709.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.02/1,168.23 = 709.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.02x = 1,168.23 × 709.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.02x = 828,613.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,613.86/775.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.15

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