Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.10, 1,378.76 and 557
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 999.10, 1,378.76 and 557 is: 768.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
999.10 : 1,378.76 = 557 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
999.10/1,378.76 = 557/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
999.10x = 1,378.76 × 557 - Step 4: Simplify right side
999.10x = 767,969.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 767,969.32/999.10 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 768.66
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