Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.76, 1,467.78 and 568
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 978.76, 1,467.78 and 568 is: 851.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
978.76 : 1,467.78 = 568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
978.76/1,467.78 = 568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
978.76x = 1,467.78 × 568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
978.76x = 833,699.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 833,699.04/978.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 851.79
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