Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.54, 1,168.88 and 486.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 779.54, 1,168.88 and 486.32 is: 729.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
779.54 : 1,168.88 = 486.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
779.54/1,168.88 = 486.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
779.54x = 1,168.88 × 486.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
779.54x = 568,449.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 568,449.72/779.54 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 729.21
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