Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.16, 1,172.78 and 343.39
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 782.16, 1,172.78 and 343.39 is: 514.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
782.16 : 1,172.78 = 343.39 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
782.16/1,172.78 = 343.39/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
782.16x = 1,172.78 × 343.39 - Step 4: Simplify right side
782.16x = 402,719.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 402,719.76/782.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 514.88
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