Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.17, 1,161.54 and 486
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 775.17, 1,161.54 and 486 is: 728.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
775.17 : 1,161.54 = 486 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
775.17/1,161.54 = 486/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
775.17x = 1,161.54 × 486 - Step 4: Simplify right side
775.17x = 564,508.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 564,508.44/775.17 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 728.24
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