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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.14, 1,073.44 and 722.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.14, 1,073.44 and 722.56 is: 996.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.14 : 1,073.44 = 722.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.14/1,073.44 = 722.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.14x = 1,073.44 × 722.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.14x = 775,624.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,624.81/778.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.77

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