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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.64, 1,162.77 and 703.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.64, 1,162.77 and 703.65 is: 1,053.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.64 : 1,162.77 = 703.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.64/1,162.77 = 703.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.64x = 1,162.77 × 703.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.64x = 818,183.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,183.11/776.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.49

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