Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.68, 1,161.18 and 531
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 841.68, 1,161.18 and 531 is: 732.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
841.68 : 1,161.18 = 531 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
841.68/1,161.18 = 531/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
841.68x = 1,161.18 × 531 - Step 4: Simplify right side
841.68x = 616,586.58 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 616,586.58/841.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 732.57
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