Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.16, 1,061 and 559
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 768.16, 1,061 and 559 is: 772.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
768.16 : 1,061 = 559 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
768.16/1,061 = 559/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
768.16x = 1,061 × 559 - Step 4: Simplify right side
768.16x = 593,099 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 593,099/768.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 772.10
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