Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.28, 1,338 and 579.42
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 892.28, 1,338 and 579.42 is: 868.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
892.28 : 1,338 = 579.42 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
892.28/1,338 = 579.42/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
892.28x = 1,338 × 579.42 - Step 4: Simplify right side
892.28x = 775,263.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 775,263.96/892.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 868.86
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