Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.72, 1,243.86 and 487
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 829.72, 1,243.86 and 487 is: 730.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
829.72 : 1,243.86 = 487 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
829.72/1,243.86 = 487/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
829.72x = 1,243.86 × 487 - Step 4: Simplify right side
829.72x = 605,759.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 605,759.82/829.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 730.08
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