Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.52, 1,182.78 and 729
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 788.52, 1,182.78 and 729 is: 1,093.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
788.52 : 1,182.78 = 729 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
788.52/1,182.78 = 729/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
788.52x = 1,182.78 × 729 - Step 4: Simplify right side
788.52x = 862,246.62 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 862,246.62/788.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,093.50
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