Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.40, 1,242.92 and 590
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 900.40, 1,242.92 and 590 is: 814.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
900.40 : 1,242.92 = 590 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
900.40/1,242.92 = 590/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
900.40x = 1,242.92 × 590 - Step 4: Simplify right side
900.40x = 733,322.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 733,322.80/900.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 814.44
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