Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.26, 1,172 and 662.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 849.26, 1,172 and 662.96 is: 914.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
849.26 : 1,172 = 662.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
849.26/1,172 = 662.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
849.26x = 1,172 × 662.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
849.26x = 776,989.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 776,989.12/849.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 914.90
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