Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.06, 1,238 and 675.62
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 897.06, 1,238 and 675.62 is: 932.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
897.06 : 1,238 = 675.62 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
897.06/1,238 = 675.62/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
897.06x = 1,238 × 675.62 - Step 4: Simplify right side
897.06x = 836,417.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 836,417.56/897.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 932.40
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