Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,565, 1,057,293 and 562,547
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 766,565, 1,057,293 and 562,547 is: 775,898.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
766,565 : 1,057,293 = 562,547 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
766,565/1,057,293 = 562,547/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
766,565x = 1,057,293 × 562,547 - Step 4: Simplify right side
766,565x = 594,777,005,271 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 594,777,005,271/766,565 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,898.98
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