Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.72, 1,311.36 and 532
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 874.72, 1,311.36 and 532 is: 797.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
874.72 : 1,311.36 = 532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
874.72/1,311.36 = 532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
874.72x = 1,311.36 × 532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
874.72x = 697,643.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 697,643.52/874.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 797.56
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