Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.74, 1,262 and 533.66
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 842.74, 1,262 and 533.66 is: 799.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
842.74 : 1,262 = 533.66 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
842.74/1,262 = 533.66/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
842.74x = 1,262 × 533.66 - Step 4: Simplify right side
842.74x = 673,478.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 673,478.92/842.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 799.15
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