Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.60, 1,307.70 and 717
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 873.60, 1,307.70 and 717 is: 1,073.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
873.60 : 1,307.70 = 717 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
873.60/1,307.70 = 717/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
873.60x = 1,307.70 × 717 - Step 4: Simplify right side
873.60x = 937,620.90 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 937,620.90/873.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,073.28
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