Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.32, 1,231.42 and 543
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 892.32, 1,231.42 and 543 is: 749.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
892.32 : 1,231.42 = 543 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
892.32/1,231.42 = 543/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
892.32x = 1,231.42 × 543 - Step 4: Simplify right side
892.32x = 668,661.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 668,661.06/892.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 749.35
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