Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.50, 1,350.33 and 564.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 978.50, 1,350.33 and 564.50 is: 779.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
978.50 : 1,350.33 = 564.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
978.50/1,350.33 = 564.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
978.50x = 1,350.33 × 564.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
978.50x = 762,261.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 762,261.29/978.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 779.01
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