Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.36, 1,155.60 and 630
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 837.36, 1,155.60 and 630 is: 869.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
837.36 : 1,155.60 = 630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
837.36/1,155.60 = 630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
837.36x = 1,155.60 × 630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
837.36x = 728,028 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 728,028/837.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 869.43
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