Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.32, 1,336 and 649.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 892.32, 1,336 and 649.28 is: 972.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
892.32 : 1,336 = 649.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
892.32/1,336 = 649.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
892.32x = 1,336 × 649.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
892.32x = 867,438.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 867,438.08/892.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 972.12
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