Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.68, 1,218 and 400.86
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 811.68, 1,218 and 400.86 is: 601.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
811.68 : 1,218 = 400.86 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
811.68/1,218 = 400.86/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
811.68x = 1,218 × 400.86 - Step 4: Simplify right side
811.68x = 488,247.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 488,247.48/811.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 601.53
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