Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854, 1,177.76 and 538.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 854, 1,177.76 and 538.88 is: 743.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
854 : 1,177.76 = 538.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
854/1,177.76 = 538.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
854x = 1,177.76 × 538.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
854x = 634,671.31 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 634,671.31/854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743.17
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