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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.81, 1,163.97 and 714.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.81, 1,163.97 and 714.87 is: 1,067.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.81 : 1,163.97 = 714.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.81/1,163.97 = 714.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.81x = 1,163.97 × 714.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.81x = 832,087.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,087.23/779.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.05

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