Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.04, 1,237.40 and 586
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 897.04, 1,237.40 and 586 is: 808.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
897.04 : 1,237.40 = 586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
897.04/1,237.40 = 586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
897.04x = 1,237.40 × 586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
897.04x = 725,116.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 725,116.40/897.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 808.34
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