Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.78, 1,182 and 621.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 857.78, 1,182 and 621.32 is: 856.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
857.78 : 1,182 = 621.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
857.78/1,182 = 621.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
857.78x = 1,182 × 621.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
857.78x = 734,394.33 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 734,394.33/857.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 856.16
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