Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.84, 1,062 and 622.02
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 768.84, 1,062 and 622.02 is: 859.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
768.84 : 1,062 = 622.02 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
768.84/1,062 = 622.02/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
768.84x = 1,062 × 622.02 - Step 4: Simplify right side
768.84x = 660,589.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 660,589.22/768.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 859.21
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