Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.43, 1,108.40 and 616.59
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 803.43, 1,108.40 and 616.59 is: 850.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
803.43 : 1,108.40 = 616.59 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
803.43/1,108.40 = 616.59/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
803.43x = 1,108.40 × 616.59 - Step 4: Simplify right side
803.43x = 683,428.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 683,428.36/803.43 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 850.64
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