Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.67, 1,361.94 and 562
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 909.67, 1,361.94 and 562 is: 841.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
909.67 : 1,361.94 = 562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
909.67/1,361.94 = 562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
909.67x = 1,361.94 × 562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
909.67x = 765,410.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 765,410.28/909.67 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 841.42
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