Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829, 1,143.96 and 509.86
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 829, 1,143.96 and 509.86 is: 703.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
829 : 1,143.96 = 509.86 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
829/1,143.96 = 509.86/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
829x = 1,143.96 × 509.86 - Step 4: Simplify right side
829x = 583,259.45 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 583,259.45/829 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 703.57
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