Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.68, 1,081.50 and 473
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 783.68, 1,081.50 and 473 is: 652.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
783.68 : 1,081.50 = 473 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
783.68/1,081.50 = 473/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
783.68x = 1,081.50 × 473 - Step 4: Simplify right side
783.68x = 511,549.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 511,549.50/783.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 652.75
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