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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.02, 1,165.54 and 714.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.02, 1,165.54 and 714.80 is: 1,066.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.02 : 1,165.54 = 714.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.02/1,165.54 = 714.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.02x = 1,165.54 × 714.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.02x = 833,127.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,127.99/781.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.72

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