Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869, 1,302.36 and 452.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 869, 1,302.36 and 452.72 is: 678.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
869 : 1,302.36 = 452.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
869/1,302.36 = 452.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
869x = 1,302.36 × 452.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
869x = 589,604.42 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 589,604.42/869 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 678.49
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