Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.72, 1,258.86 and 497
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 839.72, 1,258.86 and 497 is: 745.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
839.72 : 1,258.86 = 497 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
839.72/1,258.86 = 497/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
839.72x = 1,258.86 × 497 - Step 4: Simplify right side
839.72x = 625,653.42 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 625,653.42/839.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 745.07
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