Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.22, 1,128 and 565.26
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 817.22, 1,128 and 565.26 is: 780.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
817.22 : 1,128 = 565.26 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
817.22/1,128 = 565.26/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
817.22x = 1,128 × 565.26 - Step 4: Simplify right side
817.22x = 637,613.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 637,613.28/817.22 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 780.22
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