Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.58, 1,080.91 and 499.47
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 783.58, 1,080.91 and 499.47 is: 688.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
783.58 : 1,080.91 = 499.47 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
783.58/1,080.91 = 499.47/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
783.58x = 1,080.91 × 499.47 - Step 4: Simplify right side
783.58x = 539,882.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 539,882.12/783.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 688.99
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