Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.08, 1,338 and 547.26
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 894.08, 1,338 and 547.26 is: 818.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
894.08 : 1,338 = 547.26 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
894.08/1,338 = 547.26/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
894.08x = 1,338 × 547.26 - Step 4: Simplify right side
894.08x = 732,233.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 732,233.88/894.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 818.98
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