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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.12, 1,071.18 and 713.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.12, 1,071.18 and 713.55 is: 983.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.12 : 1,071.18 = 713.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.12/1,071.18 = 713.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.12x = 1,071.18 × 713.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.12x = 764,340.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,340.49/777.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.56

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