Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.14, 1,194 and 613.18
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 797.14, 1,194 and 613.18 is: 918.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
797.14 : 1,194 = 613.18 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
797.14/1,194 = 613.18/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
797.14x = 1,194 × 613.18 - Step 4: Simplify right side
797.14x = 732,136.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 732,136.92/797.14 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 918.45
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