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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.20, 1,078.65 and 707.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.20, 1,078.65 and 707.22 is: 976.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.20 : 1,078.65 = 707.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.20/1,078.65 = 707.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.20x = 1,078.65 × 707.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.20x = 762,842.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,842.85/781.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.50

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