Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809, 1,116.74 and 533.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 809, 1,116.74 and 533.80 is: 736.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
809 : 1,116.74 = 533.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
809/1,116.74 = 533.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
809x = 1,116.74 × 533.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
809x = 596,115.81 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 596,115.81/809 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736.86
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