Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.41, 1,091.10 and 543
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 790.41, 1,091.10 and 543 is: 749.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
790.41 : 1,091.10 = 543 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
790.41/1,091.10 = 543/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
790.41x = 1,091.10 × 543 - Step 4: Simplify right side
790.41x = 592,467.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 592,467.30/790.41 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 749.57
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