Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.68, 1,122 and 704.04
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 814.68, 1,122 and 704.04 is: 969.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
814.68 : 1,122 = 704.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
814.68/1,122 = 704.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
814.68x = 1,122 × 704.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
814.68x = 789,932.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 789,932.88/814.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 969.62
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