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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.56, 1,073.76 and 701.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.56, 1,073.76 and 701.76 is: 967.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.56 : 1,073.76 = 701.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.56/1,073.76 = 701.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.56x = 1,073.76 × 701.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.56x = 753,521.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,521.82/778.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.84

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