Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.72, 1,464 and 544.18
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 976.72, 1,464 and 544.18 is: 815.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
976.72 : 1,464 = 544.18 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
976.72/1,464 = 544.18/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
976.72x = 1,464 × 544.18 - Step 4: Simplify right side
976.72x = 796,679.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 796,679.52/976.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 815.67
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