Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.18, 1,229.84 and 293
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 820.18, 1,229.84 and 293 is: 439.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
820.18 : 1,229.84 = 293 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
820.18/1,229.84 = 293/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
820.18x = 1,229.84 × 293 - Step 4: Simplify right side
820.18x = 360,343.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 360,343.12/820.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439.35
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