Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.58, 1,084.50 and 537
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 785.58, 1,084.50 and 537 is: 741.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
785.58 : 1,084.50 = 537 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
785.58/1,084.50 = 537/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
785.58x = 1,084.50 × 537 - Step 4: Simplify right side
785.58x = 582,376.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 582,376.50/785.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741.33
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