Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.24, 1,201.30 and 583.78
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 799.24, 1,201.30 and 583.78 is: 877.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
799.24 : 1,201.30 = 583.78 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
799.24/1,201.30 = 583.78/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
799.24x = 1,201.30 × 583.78 - Step 4: Simplify right side
799.24x = 701,294.91 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 701,294.91/799.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 877.45
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