Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.25, 1,350 and 536.17
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 978.25, 1,350 and 536.17 is: 739.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
978.25 : 1,350 = 536.17 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
978.25/1,350 = 536.17/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
978.25x = 1,350 × 536.17 - Step 4: Simplify right side
978.25x = 723,829.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 723,829.50/978.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 739.92
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