Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.04, 1,168.92 and 522
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 779.04, 1,168.92 and 522 is: 783.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
779.04 : 1,168.92 = 522 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
779.04/1,168.92 = 522/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
779.04x = 1,168.92 × 522 - Step 4: Simplify right side
779.04x = 610,176.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 610,176.24/779.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783.24
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