Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.16, 1,067 and 478.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 773.16, 1,067 and 478.60 is: 660.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
773.16 : 1,067 = 478.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
773.16/1,067 = 478.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
773.16x = 1,067 × 478.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
773.16x = 510,666.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 510,666.20/773.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660.49
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