Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.52, 1,302.44 and 594.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 869.52, 1,302.44 and 594.32 is: 890.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
869.52 : 1,302.44 = 594.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
869.52/1,302.44 = 594.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
869.52x = 1,302.44 × 594.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
869.52x = 774,066.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 774,066.14/869.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 890.22
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