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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.18, 1,162.06 and 703.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.18, 1,162.06 and 703.19 is: 1,052.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.18 : 1,162.06 = 703.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.18/1,162.06 = 703.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.18x = 1,162.06 × 703.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.18x = 817,148.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,148.97/776.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.78

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