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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.02, 1,171.05 and 707.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.02, 1,171.05 and 707.10 is: 1,060.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.02 : 1,171.05 = 707.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.02/1,171.05 = 707.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.02x = 1,171.05 × 707.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.02x = 828,049.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,049.46/781.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.22

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