Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849, 1,273.56 and 770.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 849, 1,273.56 and 770.76 is: 1,156.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
849 : 1,273.56 = 770.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
849/1,273.56 = 770.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
849x = 1,273.56 × 770.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
849x = 981,609.11 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 981,609.11/849 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,156.19
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