Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.64, 1,164.96 and 472
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 776.64, 1,164.96 and 472 is: 708
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
776.64 : 1,164.96 = 472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
776.64/1,164.96 = 472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
776.64x = 1,164.96 × 472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
776.64x = 549,861.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 549,861.12/776.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 708
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