Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.92, 1,308 and 294.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 871.92, 1,308 and 294.96 is: 442.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
871.92 : 1,308 = 294.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
871.92/1,308 = 294.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
871.92x = 1,308 × 294.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
871.92x = 385,807.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 385,807.68/871.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442.48
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