Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.32, 1,232 and 651.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 824.32, 1,232 and 651.52 is: 973.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
824.32 : 1,232 = 651.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
824.32/1,232 = 651.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
824.32x = 1,232 × 651.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
824.32x = 802,672.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 802,672.64/824.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 973.74
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