Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.04, 1,236 and 276.24
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 824.04, 1,236 and 276.24 is: 414.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
824.04 : 1,236 = 276.24 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
824.04/1,236 = 276.24/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
824.04x = 1,236 × 276.24 - Step 4: Simplify right side
824.04x = 341,432.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 341,432.64/824.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 414.34
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