Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783, 1,174.50 and 739.71
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 783, 1,174.50 and 739.71 is: 1,109.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
783 : 1,174.50 = 739.71 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
783/1,174.50 = 739.71/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
783x = 1,174.50 × 739.71 - Step 4: Simplify right side
783x = 868,789.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 868,789.40/783 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,109.57
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