Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.86, 1,349.80 and 386.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 899.86, 1,349.80 and 386.50 is: 579.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
899.86 : 1,349.80 = 386.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
899.86/1,349.80 = 386.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
899.86x = 1,349.80 × 386.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
899.86x = 521,697.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 521,697.70/899.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 579.75
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