Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.62, 1,133.22 and 657
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 820.62, 1,133.22 and 657 is: 907.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
820.62 : 1,133.22 = 657 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
820.62/1,133.22 = 657/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
820.62x = 1,133.22 × 657 - Step 4: Simplify right side
820.62x = 744,525.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 744,525.54/820.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 907.27
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