Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.56, 1,328.34 and 500
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 885.56, 1,328.34 and 500 is: 750
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
885.56 : 1,328.34 = 500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
885.56/1,328.34 = 500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
885.56x = 1,328.34 × 500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
885.56x = 664,170 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 664,170/885.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 750
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