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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.41, 1,161.41 and 705.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.41, 1,161.41 and 705.51 is: 1,052.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.41 : 1,161.41 = 705.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.41/1,161.41 = 705.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.41x = 1,161.41 × 705.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.41x = 819,382.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,382.84/778.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.64

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