Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.56, 1,162 and 621.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 774.56, 1,162 and 621.28 is: 932.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
774.56 : 1,162 = 621.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
774.56/1,162 = 621.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
774.56x = 1,162 × 621.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
774.56x = 721,927.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 721,927.36/774.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 932.05
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