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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.80, 1,163.70 and 705.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.80, 1,163.70 and 705.60 is: 1,058.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.80 : 1,163.70 = 705.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.80/1,163.70 = 705.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.80x = 1,163.70 × 705.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.80x = 821,106.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,106.72/775.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.40

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