Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872, 1,308 and 264
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 872, 1,308 and 264 is: 396
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
872 : 1,308 = 264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
872/1,308 = 264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
872x = 1,308 × 264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
872x = 345,312 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 345,312/872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 396
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