Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.60, 1,312 and 380.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 874.60, 1,312 and 380.96 is: 571.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
874.60 : 1,312 = 380.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
874.60/1,312 = 380.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
874.60x = 1,312 × 380.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
874.60x = 499,819.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 499,819.52/874.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 571.48
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