Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.32, 1,338 and 525.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 890.32, 1,338 and 525.28 is: 789.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
890.32 : 1,338 = 525.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
890.32/1,338 = 525.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
890.32x = 1,338 × 525.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
890.32x = 702,824.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 702,824.64/890.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 789.41
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