Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.99, 1,177 and 394.53
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 784.99, 1,177 and 394.53 is: 591.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
784.99 : 1,177 = 394.53 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
784.99/1,177 = 394.53/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
784.99x = 1,177 × 394.53 - Step 4: Simplify right side
784.99x = 464,361.81 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 464,361.81/784.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 591.55
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