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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.46, 1,167.57 and 715.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.46, 1,167.57 and 715.98 is: 1,076.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.46 : 1,167.57 = 715.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.46/1,167.57 = 715.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.46x = 1,167.57 × 715.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.46x = 835,956.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,956.77/776.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.63

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