Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.50, 1,355.85 and 568.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 982.50, 1,355.85 and 568.50 is: 784.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
982.50 : 1,355.85 = 568.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
982.50/1,355.85 = 568.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
982.50x = 1,355.85 × 568.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
982.50x = 770,800.73 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 770,800.73/982.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 784.53
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