Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.72, 1,296 and 575.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 864.72, 1,296 and 575.28 is: 862.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
864.72 : 1,296 = 575.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
864.72/1,296 = 575.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
864.72x = 1,296 × 575.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
864.72x = 745,562.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 745,562.88/864.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 862.20
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