Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.36, 1,284.54 and 343
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 856.36, 1,284.54 and 343 is: 514.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
856.36 : 1,284.54 = 343 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
856.36/1,284.54 = 343/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
856.36x = 1,284.54 × 343 - Step 4: Simplify right side
856.36x = 440,597.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 440,597.22/856.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 514.50
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