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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.16, 1,077.58 and 718.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.16, 1,077.58 and 718.36 is: 988.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.16 : 1,077.58 = 718.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.16/1,077.58 = 718.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.16x = 1,077.58 × 718.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.16x = 774,090.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,090.37/783.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.42

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