Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.76, 1,266 and 382.46
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 844.76, 1,266 and 382.46 is: 573.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
844.76 : 1,266 = 382.46 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
844.76/1,266 = 382.46/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
844.76x = 1,266 × 382.46 - Step 4: Simplify right side
844.76x = 484,188.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 484,188.03/844.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573.17
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