Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.94, 1,237.50 and 777.42
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 824.94, 1,237.50 and 777.42 is: 1,166.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
824.94 : 1,237.50 = 777.42 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
824.94/1,237.50 = 777.42/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
824.94x = 1,237.50 × 777.42 - Step 4: Simplify right side
824.94x = 962,057.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 962,057.25/824.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,166.21
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