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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.66, 1,076.52 and 713.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.66, 1,076.52 and 713.22 is: 983.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.66 : 1,076.52 = 713.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.66/1,076.52 = 713.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.66x = 1,076.52 × 713.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.66x = 767,795.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,795.59/780.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.52

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