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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.97, 1,072.98 and 705.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.97, 1,072.98 and 705.45 is: 970.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.97 : 1,072.98 = 705.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.97/1,072.98 = 705.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.97x = 1,072.98 × 705.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.97x = 756,933.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,933.74/779.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.47

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