Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.42, 1,226.31 and 731.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 889.42, 1,226.31 and 731.50 is: 1,008.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
889.42 : 1,226.31 = 731.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
889.42/1,226.31 = 731.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
889.42x = 1,226.31 × 731.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
889.42x = 897,045.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 897,045.77/889.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,008.57
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