Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.52, 1,215.14 and 531
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 880.52, 1,215.14 and 531 is: 732.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
880.52 : 1,215.14 = 531 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
880.52/1,215.14 = 531/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
880.52x = 1,215.14 × 531 - Step 4: Simplify right side
880.52x = 645,236.69 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 645,236.69/880.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 732.79
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