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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.56, 1,075.14 and 702.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.56, 1,075.14 and 702.76 is: 969.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.56 : 1,075.14 = 702.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.56/1,075.14 = 702.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.56x = 1,075.14 × 702.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.56x = 755,565.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,565.39/779.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.22

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