Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769, 1,154.14 and 465
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 769, 1,154.14 and 465 is: 697.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
769 : 1,154.14 = 465 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
769/1,154.14 = 465/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
769x = 1,154.14 × 465 - Step 4: Simplify right side
769x = 536,675.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 536,675.10/769 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 697.89
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