Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.58, 1,364.56 and 284.87
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 909.58, 1,364.56 and 284.87 is: 427.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
909.58 : 1,364.56 = 284.87 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
909.58/1,364.56 = 284.87/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
909.58x = 1,364.56 × 284.87 - Step 4: Simplify right side
909.58x = 388,718.83 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 388,718.83/909.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 427.36
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