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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.07, 1,177.01 and 705.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.07, 1,177.01 and 705.70 is: 1,059.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.07 : 1,177.01 = 705.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.07/1,177.01 = 705.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.07x = 1,177.01 × 705.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.07x = 830,615.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,615.96/784.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.36

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