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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.31, 1,076.17 and 703.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.31, 1,076.17 and 703.51 is: 970.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.31 : 1,076.17 = 703.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.31/1,076.17 = 703.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.31x = 1,076.17 × 703.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.31x = 757,096.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,096.36/780.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.25

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