Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.50, 1,223.37 and 576
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 886.50, 1,223.37 and 576 is: 794.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
886.50 : 1,223.37 = 576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
886.50/1,223.37 = 576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
886.50x = 1,223.37 × 576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
886.50x = 704,661.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 704,661.12/886.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 794.88
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