Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.48, 1,163.93 and 596.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 777.48, 1,163.93 and 596.99 is: 893.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
777.48 : 1,163.93 = 596.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
777.48/1,163.93 = 596.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
777.48x = 1,163.93 × 596.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
777.48x = 694,845.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 694,845.77/777.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 893.72
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