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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.49, 1,156.93 and 711.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.49, 1,156.93 and 711.98 is: 1,062.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.49 : 1,156.93 = 711.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.49/1,156.93 = 711.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.49x = 1,156.93 × 711.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.49x = 823,711.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,711.80/775.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.19

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