Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.38, 1,205.63 and 524
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 873.38, 1,205.63 and 524 is: 723.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
873.38 : 1,205.63 = 524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
873.38/1,205.63 = 524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
873.38x = 1,205.63 × 524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
873.38x = 631,747.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 631,747.50/873.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723.34
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