Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.36, 1,140.92 and 562
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 827.36, 1,140.92 and 562 is: 774.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
827.36 : 1,140.92 = 562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
827.36/1,140.92 = 562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
827.36x = 1,140.92 × 562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
827.36x = 641,197.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 641,197.04/827.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774.99
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