Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779, 1,162.46 and 675.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 779, 1,162.46 and 675.32 is: 1,007.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
779 : 1,162.46 = 675.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
779/1,162.46 = 675.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
779x = 1,162.46 × 675.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
779x = 785,032.49 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 785,032.49/779 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,007.74
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