Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.19, 1,174.79 and 638.61
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 783.19, 1,174.79 and 638.61 is: 957.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
783.19 : 1,174.79 = 638.61 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
783.19/1,174.79 = 638.61/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
783.19x = 1,174.79 × 638.61 - Step 4: Simplify right side
783.19x = 750,232.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 750,232.64/783.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 957.92
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