Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.67, 1,214 and 687.67
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 808.67, 1,214 and 687.67 is: 1,032.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
808.67 : 1,214 = 687.67 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
808.67/1,214 = 687.67/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
808.67x = 1,214 × 687.67 - Step 4: Simplify right side
808.67x = 834,831.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 834,831.38/808.67 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,032.35
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