Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.04, 1,074.36 and 717
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 779.04, 1,074.36 and 717 is: 988.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
779.04 : 1,074.36 = 717 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
779.04/1,074.36 = 717/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
779.04x = 1,074.36 × 717 - Step 4: Simplify right side
779.04x = 770,316.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 770,316.12/779.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 988.80
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