Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.38, 1,196.79 and 518
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 867.38, 1,196.79 and 518 is: 714.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
867.38 : 1,196.79 = 518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
867.38/1,196.79 = 518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
867.38x = 1,196.79 × 518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
867.38x = 619,937.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 619,937.22/867.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 714.72
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