Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.56, 1,344 and 608.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 894.56, 1,344 and 608.36 is: 914.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
894.56 : 1,344 = 608.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
894.56/1,344 = 608.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
894.56x = 1,344 × 608.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
894.56x = 817,635.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 817,635.84/894.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 914.01
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