Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904, 1,247.76 and 593.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 904, 1,247.76 and 593.92 is: 819.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
904 : 1,247.76 = 593.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
904/1,247.76 = 593.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
904x = 1,247.76 × 593.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
904x = 741,069.62 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 741,069.62/904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 819.77
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