Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.05, 1,294 and 473.47
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 864.05, 1,294 and 473.47 is: 709.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
864.05 : 1,294 = 473.47 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
864.05/1,294 = 473.47/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
864.05x = 1,294 × 473.47 - Step 4: Simplify right side
864.05x = 612,670.18 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 612,670.18/864.05 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 709.07
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