Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.76, 1,338 and 404.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 891.76, 1,338 and 404.32 is: 606.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
891.76 : 1,338 = 404.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
891.76/1,338 = 404.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
891.76x = 1,338 × 404.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
891.76x = 540,980.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 540,980.16/891.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 606.64
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