Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.76, 1,319.70 and 623
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 880.76, 1,319.70 and 623 is: 933.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
880.76 : 1,319.70 = 623 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
880.76/1,319.70 = 623/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
880.76x = 1,319.70 × 623 - Step 4: Simplify right side
880.76x = 822,173.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 822,173.10/880.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 933.48
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