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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.62, 1,077.81 and 703.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.62, 1,077.81 and 703.26 is: 969.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.62 : 1,077.81 = 703.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.62/1,077.81 = 703.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.62x = 1,077.81 × 703.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.62x = 757,980.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,980.66/781.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.76

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