Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.12, 1,237.76 and 524
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 897.12, 1,237.76 and 524 is: 722.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
897.12 : 1,237.76 = 524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
897.12/1,237.76 = 524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
897.12x = 1,237.76 × 524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
897.12x = 648,586.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 648,586.24/897.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 722.96
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