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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.02, 1,171.62 and 711.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.02, 1,171.62 and 711.36 is: 1,067.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.02 : 1,171.62 = 711.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.02/1,171.62 = 711.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.02x = 1,171.62 × 711.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.02x = 833,443.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,443.60/781.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.12

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