Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.68, 1,263.14 and 611
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 842.68, 1,263.14 and 611 is: 915.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
842.68 : 1,263.14 = 611 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
842.68/1,263.14 = 611/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
842.68x = 1,263.14 × 611 - Step 4: Simplify right side
842.68x = 771,778.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 771,778.54/842.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 915.86
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