Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.38, 1,221.90 and 536
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 885.38, 1,221.90 and 536 is: 739.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
885.38 : 1,221.90 = 536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
885.38/1,221.90 = 536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
885.38x = 1,221.90 × 536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
885.38x = 654,938.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 654,938.40/885.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 739.73
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