Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776, 1,070.88 and 465.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 776, 1,070.88 and 465.50 is: 642.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
776 : 1,070.88 = 465.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
776/1,070.88 = 465.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
776x = 1,070.88 × 465.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
776x = 498,494.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 498,494.64/776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 642.39
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