Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.56, 1,079.88 and 472
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 782.56, 1,079.88 and 472 is: 651.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
782.56 : 1,079.88 = 472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
782.56/1,079.88 = 472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
782.56x = 1,079.88 × 472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
782.56x = 509,703.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 509,703.36/782.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 651.33
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