Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.76, 1,295.86 and 316
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 863.76, 1,295.86 and 316 is: 474.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
863.76 : 1,295.86 = 316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
863.76/1,295.86 = 316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
863.76x = 1,295.86 × 316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
863.76x = 409,491.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 409,491.76/863.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 474.08
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