Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868, 1,302 and 624.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 868, 1,302 and 624.80 is: 937.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
868 : 1,302 = 624.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
868/1,302 = 624.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
868x = 1,302 × 624.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
868x = 813,489.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 813,489.60/868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 937.20
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