Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.13, 1,237.50 and 542.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 897.13, 1,237.50 and 542.80 is: 748.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
897.13 : 1,237.50 = 542.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
897.13/1,237.50 = 542.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
897.13x = 1,237.50 × 542.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
897.13x = 671,715 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 671,715/897.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 748.74
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