Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820, 1,131.60 and 544
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 820, 1,131.60 and 544 is: 750.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
820 : 1,131.60 = 544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
820/1,131.60 = 544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
820x = 1,131.60 × 544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
820x = 615,590.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 615,590.40/820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 750.72
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