Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.42, 1,202.84 and 598.94
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 803.42, 1,202.84 and 598.94 is: 896.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
803.42 : 1,202.84 = 598.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
803.42/1,202.84 = 598.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
803.42x = 1,202.84 × 598.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
803.42x = 720,425.99 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 720,425.99/803.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 896.70
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