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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.59, 1,165.39 and 704.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.59, 1,165.39 and 704.19 is: 1,056.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.59 : 1,165.39 = 704.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.59/1,165.39 = 704.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.59x = 1,165.39 × 704.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.59x = 820,658.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,658.59/776.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.75

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