Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.40, 1,041 and 770.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 770.40, 1,041 and 770.40 is: 1,041
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
770.40 : 1,041 = 770.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
770.40/1,041 = 770.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
770.40x = 1,041 × 770.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
770.40x = 801,986.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 801,986.40/770.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,041
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