Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812, 1,120.56 and 444
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 812, 1,120.56 and 444 is: 612.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
812 : 1,120.56 = 444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
812/1,120.56 = 444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
812x = 1,120.56 × 444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
812x = 497,528.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 497,528.64/812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 612.72
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