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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.56, 1,172.58 and 709.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.56, 1,172.58 and 709.44 is: 1,068.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.56 : 1,172.58 = 709.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.56/1,172.58 = 709.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.56x = 1,172.58 × 709.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.56x = 831,875.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,875.16/778.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.48

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