Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.23, 1,233 and 574.77
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 894.23, 1,233 and 574.77 is: 792.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
894.23 : 1,233 = 574.77 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
894.23/1,233 = 574.77/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
894.23x = 1,233 × 574.77 - Step 4: Simplify right side
894.23x = 708,696.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 708,696.03/894.23 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 792.52
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