Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.82, 1,206 and 497.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 805.82, 1,206 and 497.88 is: 745.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
805.82 : 1,206 = 497.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
805.82/1,206 = 497.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
805.82x = 1,206 × 497.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
805.82x = 600,443.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 600,443.28/805.82 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 745.13
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