Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776, 1,164 and 434
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 776, 1,164 and 434 is: 651
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
776 : 1,164 = 434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
776/1,164 = 434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
776x = 1,164 × 434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
776x = 505,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 505,176/776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 651
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