Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.56, 1,189.62 and 408
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 793.56, 1,189.62 and 408 is: 611.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
793.56 : 1,189.62 = 408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
793.56/1,189.62 = 408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
793.56x = 1,189.62 × 408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
793.56x = 485,364.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 485,364.96/793.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 611.63
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