Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.58, 1,062 and 707.66
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 769.58, 1,062 and 707.66 is: 976.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
769.58 : 1,062 = 707.66 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
769.58/1,062 = 707.66/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
769.58x = 1,062 × 707.66 - Step 4: Simplify right side
769.58x = 751,534.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 751,534.92/769.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 976.55
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