Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.75, 1,158.44 and 387
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 771.75, 1,158.44 and 387 is: 580.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
771.75 : 1,158.44 = 387 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
771.75/1,158.44 = 387/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
771.75x = 1,158.44 × 387 - Step 4: Simplify right side
771.75x = 448,314.35 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 448,314.35/771.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 580.91
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