Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.40, 1,056 and 515.63
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 764.40, 1,056 and 515.63 is: 712.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
764.40 : 1,056 = 515.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
764.40/1,056 = 515.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
764.40x = 1,056 × 515.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
764.40x = 544,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 544,500/764.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 712.32
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