Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871, 1,306.50 and 293.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 871, 1,306.50 and 293.88 is: 440.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
871 : 1,306.50 = 293.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
871/1,306.50 = 293.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
871x = 1,306.50 × 293.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
871x = 383,954.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 383,954.22/871 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 440.82
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