Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.25, 1,255.78 and 614
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 909.25, 1,255.78 and 614 is: 848.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
909.25 : 1,255.78 = 614 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
909.25/1,255.78 = 614/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
909.25x = 1,255.78 × 614 - Step 4: Simplify right side
909.25x = 771,048.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 771,048.92/909.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 848.01
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