Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.36, 1,269 and 504.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 845.36, 1,269 and 504.08 is: 756.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
845.36 : 1,269 = 504.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
845.36/1,269 = 504.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
845.36x = 1,269 × 504.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
845.36x = 639,677.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 639,677.52/845.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 756.69
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