Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818, 1,128 and 523.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 818, 1,128 and 523.20 is: 721.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
818 : 1,128 = 523.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
818/1,128 = 523.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
818x = 1,128 × 523.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
818x = 590,169.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 590,169.60/818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 721.48
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