Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.78, 1,232 and 499.74
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 892.78, 1,232 and 499.74 is: 689.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
892.78 : 1,232 = 499.74 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
892.78/1,232 = 499.74/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
892.78x = 1,232 × 499.74 - Step 4: Simplify right side
892.78x = 615,679.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 615,679.68/892.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 689.62
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