Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.32, 1,241.94 and 589
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 899.32, 1,241.94 and 589 is: 813.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
899.32 : 1,241.94 = 589 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
899.32/1,241.94 = 589/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
899.32x = 1,241.94 × 589 - Step 4: Simplify right side
899.32x = 731,502.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 731,502.66/899.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 813.40
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