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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.34, 1,078.74 and 702.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.34, 1,078.74 and 702.41 is: 969.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.34 : 1,078.74 = 702.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.34/1,078.74 = 702.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.34x = 1,078.74 × 702.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.34x = 757,712.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,712.37/781.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.77

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