Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.60, 1,248 and 700.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 836.60, 1,248 and 700.52 is: 1,045.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
836.60 : 1,248 = 700.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
836.60/1,248 = 700.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
836.60x = 1,248 × 700.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
836.60x = 874,248.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 874,248.96/836.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,045.00
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