Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.96, 1,368 and 547.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 912.96, 1,368 and 547.92 is: 821.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
912.96 : 1,368 = 547.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
912.96/1,368 = 547.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
912.96x = 1,368 × 547.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
912.96x = 749,554.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 749,554.56/912.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 821.02
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