Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.32, 1,211.70 and 551
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 807.32, 1,211.70 and 551 is: 826.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
807.32 : 1,211.70 = 551 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
807.32/1,211.70 = 551/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
807.32x = 1,211.70 × 551 - Step 4: Simplify right side
807.32x = 667,646.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 667,646.70/807.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 826.99
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