Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973, 1,342.76 and 559
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 973, 1,342.76 and 559 is: 771.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
973 : 1,342.76 = 559 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
973/1,342.76 = 559/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
973x = 1,342.76 × 559 - Step 4: Simplify right side
973x = 750,602.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 750,602.84/973 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 771.43
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