Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.98, 1,185 and 379.46
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 789.98, 1,185 and 379.46 is: 569.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
789.98 : 1,185 = 379.46 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
789.98/1,185 = 379.46/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
789.98x = 1,185 × 379.46 - Step 4: Simplify right side
789.98x = 449,660.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 449,660.10/789.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 569.20
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