Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.32, 1,290 and 600.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 861.32, 1,290 and 600.68 is: 899.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
861.32 : 1,290 = 600.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
861.32/1,290 = 600.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
861.32x = 1,290 × 600.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
861.32x = 774,877.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 774,877.20/861.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899.64
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