Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768, 1,059.84 and 492
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 768, 1,059.84 and 492 is: 678.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
768 : 1,059.84 = 492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
768/1,059.84 = 492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
768x = 1,059.84 × 492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
768x = 521,441.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 521,441.28/768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 678.96
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