Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.42, 1,152.90 and 479.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 768.42, 1,152.90 and 479.52 is: 719.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
768.42 : 1,152.90 = 479.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
768.42/1,152.90 = 479.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
768.42x = 1,152.90 × 479.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
768.42x = 552,838.61 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 552,838.61/768.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 719.45
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