Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780, 1,076.16 and 517.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 780, 1,076.16 and 517.44 is: 713.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
780 : 1,076.16 = 517.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
780/1,076.16 = 517.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
780x = 1,076.16 × 517.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
780x = 556,848.23 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 556,848.23/780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 713.91
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