Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879, 1,319.04 and 366
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 879, 1,319.04 and 366 is: 549.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
879 : 1,319.04 = 366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
879/1,319.04 = 366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
879x = 1,319.04 × 366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
879x = 482,768.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 482,768.64/879 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 549.22
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