Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796, 1,096.50 and 757.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 796, 1,096.50 and 757.12 is: 1,042.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
796 : 1,096.50 = 757.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
796/1,096.50 = 757.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
796x = 1,096.50 × 757.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
796x = 830,182.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 830,182.08/796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,042.94
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