Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774, 1,161 and 445.02
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 774, 1,161 and 445.02 is: 667.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
774 : 1,161 = 445.02 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
774/1,161 = 445.02/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
774x = 1,161 × 445.02 - Step 4: Simplify right side
774x = 516,668.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 516,668.22/774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 667.53
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