Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.60, 1,236 and 453.43
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 823.60, 1,236 and 453.43 is: 680.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
823.60 : 1,236 = 453.43 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
823.60/1,236 = 453.43/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
823.60x = 1,236 × 453.43 - Step 4: Simplify right side
823.60x = 560,439.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 560,439.48/823.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 680.48
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