Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893, 1,339.50 and 315.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 893, 1,339.50 and 315.88 is: 473.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
893 : 1,339.50 = 315.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
893/1,339.50 = 315.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
893x = 1,339.50 × 315.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
893x = 423,121.26 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 423,121.26/893 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 473.82
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