Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899, 1,348.50 and 291
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 899, 1,348.50 and 291 is: 436.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
899 : 1,348.50 = 291 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
899/1,348.50 = 291/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
899x = 1,348.50 × 291 - Step 4: Simplify right side
899x = 392,413.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 392,413.50/899 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436.50
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