Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789, 1,183.50 and 562.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 789, 1,183.50 and 562.44 is: 843.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
789 : 1,183.50 = 562.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
789/1,183.50 = 562.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
789x = 1,183.50 × 562.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
789x = 665,647.74 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 665,647.74/789 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 843.66
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