Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.99, 1,164.72 and 471
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 843.99, 1,164.72 and 471 is: 649.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
843.99 : 1,164.72 = 471 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
843.99/1,164.72 = 471/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
843.99x = 1,164.72 × 471 - Step 4: Simplify right side
843.99x = 548,583.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 548,583.12/843.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 649.99
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