Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.50, 1,256.49 and 496.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 910.50, 1,256.49 and 496.50 is: 685.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
910.50 : 1,256.49 = 496.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
910.50/1,256.49 = 496.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
910.50x = 1,256.49 × 496.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
910.50x = 623,847.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 623,847.29/910.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 685.17
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