Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775, 1,070.04 and 542.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 775, 1,070.04 and 542.44 is: 748.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
775 : 1,070.04 = 542.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
775/1,070.04 = 542.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
775x = 1,070.04 × 542.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
775x = 580,432.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 580,432.50/775 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 748.95
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