Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.11, 1,161.45 and 357.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 774.11, 1,161.45 and 357.84 is: 536.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
774.11 : 1,161.45 = 357.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
774.11/1,161.45 = 357.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
774.11x = 1,161.45 × 357.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
774.11x = 415,617.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 415,617.04/774.11 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536.90
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