Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.48, 1,103.76 and 578.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 799.48, 1,103.76 and 578.20 is: 798.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
799.48 : 1,103.76 = 578.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
799.48/1,103.76 = 578.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
799.48x = 1,103.76 × 578.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
799.48x = 638,194.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 638,194.03/799.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 798.26
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