Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.92, 1,168 and 532.22
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 846.92, 1,168 and 532.22 is: 733.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
846.92 : 1,168 = 532.22 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
846.92/1,168 = 532.22/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
846.92x = 1,168 × 532.22 - Step 4: Simplify right side
846.92x = 621,632.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 621,632.96/846.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 733.99
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