Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.82, 1,138.48 and 539
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 757.82, 1,138.48 and 539 is: 809.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
757.82 : 1,138.48 = 539 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
757.82/1,138.48 = 539/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
757.82x = 1,138.48 × 539 - Step 4: Simplify right side
757.82x = 613,640.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 613,640.72/757.82 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 809.74
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