Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.52, 1,214 and 613.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 811.52, 1,214 and 613.92 is: 918.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
811.52 : 1,214 = 613.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
811.52/1,214 = 613.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
811.52x = 1,214 × 613.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
811.52x = 745,298.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 745,298.88/811.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 918.40
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