Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.79, 1,427.55 and 540.75
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 950.79, 1,427.55 and 540.75 is: 811.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
950.79 : 1,427.55 = 540.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
950.79/1,427.55 = 540.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
950.79x = 1,427.55 × 540.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
950.79x = 771,947.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 771,947.66/950.79 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 811.90
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