Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777, 1,159.47 and 673.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 777, 1,159.47 and 673.32 is: 1,004.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
777 : 1,159.47 = 673.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
777/1,159.47 = 673.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
777x = 1,159.47 × 673.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
777x = 780,694.34 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 780,694.34/777 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,004.75
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