Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.98, 1,295 and 376.06
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 862.98, 1,295 and 376.06 is: 564.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
862.98 : 1,295 = 376.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
862.98/1,295 = 376.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
862.98x = 1,295 × 376.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
862.98x = 486,997.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 486,997.70/862.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 564.32
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