Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.57, 1,327.53 and 776
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 962.57, 1,327.53 and 776 is: 1,070.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
962.57 : 1,327.53 = 776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
962.57/1,327.53 = 776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
962.57x = 1,327.53 × 776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
962.57x = 1,030,163.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,030,163.28/962.57 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,070.22
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