Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772, 1,157.28 and 730.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 772, 1,157.28 and 730.96 is: 1,095.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
772 : 1,157.28 = 730.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
772/1,157.28 = 730.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
772x = 1,157.28 × 730.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
772x = 845,925.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 845,925.39/772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,095.76
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