Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.44, 1,230 and 616.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 823.44, 1,230 and 616.88 is: 921.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
823.44 : 1,230 = 616.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
823.44/1,230 = 616.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
823.44x = 1,230 × 616.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
823.44x = 758,762.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 758,762.40/823.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 921.45
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