Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.20, 1,074 and 557.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 779.20, 1,074 and 557.80 is: 768.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
779.20 : 1,074 = 557.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
779.20/1,074 = 557.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
779.20x = 1,074 × 557.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
779.20x = 599,077.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 599,077.20/779.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 768.84
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