Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916, 1,264 and 621.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 916, 1,264 and 621.12 is: 857.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
916 : 1,264 = 621.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
916/1,264 = 621.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
916x = 1,264 × 621.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
916x = 785,095.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 785,095.68/916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 857.09
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