Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.14, 1,078.50 and 593.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 782.14, 1,078.50 and 593.50 is: 818.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
782.14 : 1,078.50 = 593.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
782.14/1,078.50 = 593.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
782.14x = 1,078.50 × 593.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
782.14x = 640,089.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 640,089.75/782.14 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 818.38
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