Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.86, 1,292.79 and 348.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 861.86, 1,292.79 and 348.50 is: 522.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
861.86 : 1,292.79 = 348.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
861.86/1,292.79 = 348.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
861.86x = 1,292.79 × 348.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
861.86x = 450,537.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 450,537.32/861.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522.75
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