Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.48, 1,338 and 545.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 892.48, 1,338 and 545.44 is: 817.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
892.48 : 1,338 = 545.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
892.48/1,338 = 545.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
892.48x = 1,338 × 545.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
892.48x = 729,798.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 729,798.72/892.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 817.72
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