Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.96, 1,272 and 501.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 847.96, 1,272 and 501.80 is: 752.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
847.96 : 1,272 = 501.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
847.96/1,272 = 501.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
847.96x = 1,272 × 501.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
847.96x = 638,289.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 638,289.60/847.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 752.74
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