Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.68, 1,191.48 and 532
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 863.68, 1,191.48 and 532 is: 733.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
863.68 : 1,191.48 = 532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
863.68/1,191.48 = 532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
863.68x = 1,191.48 × 532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
863.68x = 633,867.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 633,867.36/863.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 733.91
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