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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.77, 1,171.94 and 702.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.77, 1,171.94 and 702.09 is: 1,056.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.77 : 1,171.94 = 702.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.77/1,171.94 = 702.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.77x = 1,171.94 × 702.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.77x = 822,803.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,803.84/778.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.54

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