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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.01, 1,074.89 and 704.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.01, 1,074.89 and 704.51 is: 970.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.01 : 1,074.89 = 704.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.01/1,074.89 = 704.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.01x = 1,074.89 × 704.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.01x = 757,267.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,267.14/780.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.85

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