Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.60, 1,368 and 527.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 913.60, 1,368 and 527.20 is: 789.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
913.60 : 1,368 = 527.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
913.60/1,368 = 527.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
913.60x = 1,368 × 527.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
913.60x = 721,209.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 721,209.60/913.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 789.42
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