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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.01, 1,076.27 and 705.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.01, 1,076.27 and 705.51 is: 972.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.01 : 1,076.27 = 705.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.01/1,076.27 = 705.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.01x = 1,076.27 × 705.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.01x = 759,313.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,313.87/781.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.22

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