Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.17, 1,172.04 and 493
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 782.17, 1,172.04 and 493 is: 738.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
782.17 : 1,172.04 = 493 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
782.17/1,172.04 = 493/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
782.17x = 1,172.04 × 493 - Step 4: Simplify right side
782.17x = 577,815.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 577,815.72/782.17 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 738.73
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