Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.60, 1,222 and 506.04
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 813.60, 1,222 and 506.04 is: 760.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
813.60 : 1,222 = 506.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
813.60/1,222 = 506.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
813.60x = 1,222 × 506.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
813.60x = 618,380.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 618,380.88/813.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 760.06
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