Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.08, 1,172 and 396.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 782.08, 1,172 and 396.48 is: 594.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
782.08 : 1,172 = 396.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
782.08/1,172 = 396.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
782.08x = 1,172 × 396.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
782.08x = 464,674.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 464,674.56/782.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 594.15
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