Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.02, 1,162.23 and 341.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 775.02, 1,162.23 and 341.88 is: 512.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
775.02 : 1,162.23 = 341.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
775.02/1,162.23 = 341.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
775.02x = 1,162.23 × 341.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
775.02x = 397,343.19 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 397,343.19/775.02 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 512.69
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