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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.22, 1,170.43 and 711.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.22, 1,170.43 and 711.65 is: 1,073.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.22 : 1,170.43 = 711.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.22/1,170.43 = 711.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.22x = 1,170.43 × 711.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.22x = 832,932.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,932.95/776.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.06

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