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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.06, 1,075.83 and 703.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.06, 1,075.83 and 703.26 is: 969.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.06 : 1,075.83 = 703.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.06/1,075.83 = 703.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.06x = 1,075.83 × 703.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.06x = 756,588.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,588.21/780.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.91

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