Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.68, 1,079.83 and 729
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 783.68, 1,079.83 and 729 is: 1,004.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
783.68 : 1,079.83 = 729 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
783.68/1,079.83 = 729/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
783.68x = 1,079.83 × 729 - Step 4: Simplify right side
783.68x = 787,196.98 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 787,196.98/783.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,004.49
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