Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.72, 1,176 and 580.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 785.72, 1,176 and 580.20 is: 868.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
785.72 : 1,176 = 580.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
785.72/1,176 = 580.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
785.72x = 1,176 × 580.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
785.72x = 682,315.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 682,315.20/785.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 868.39
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