Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.44, 1,335 and 563.79
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 967.44, 1,335 and 563.79 is: 777.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
967.44 : 1,335 = 563.79 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
967.44/1,335 = 563.79/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
967.44x = 1,335 × 563.79 - Step 4: Simplify right side
967.44x = 752,659.65 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 752,659.65/967.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 777.99
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