Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.04, 1,208 and 372.24
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 806.04, 1,208 and 372.24 is: 557.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
806.04 : 1,208 = 372.24 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
806.04/1,208 = 372.24/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
806.04x = 1,208 × 372.24 - Step 4: Simplify right side
806.04x = 449,665.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 449,665.92/806.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 557.87
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