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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.37, 1,162.86 and 708.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.37, 1,162.86 and 708.94 is: 1,060.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.37 : 1,162.86 = 708.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.37/1,162.86 = 708.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.37x = 1,162.86 × 708.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.37x = 824,400.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,400.03/777.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.49

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