Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.92, 1,054.46 and 530
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 699.92, 1,054.46 and 530 is: 798.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
699.92 : 1,054.46 = 530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
699.92/1,054.46 = 530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
699.92x = 1,054.46 × 530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
699.92x = 558,863.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 558,863.80/699.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 798.47
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