Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.50, 1,161.75 and 432.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 774.50, 1,161.75 and 432.50 is: 648.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
774.50 : 1,161.75 = 432.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
774.50/1,161.75 = 432.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
774.50x = 1,161.75 × 432.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
774.50x = 502,456.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 502,456.88/774.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 648.75
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