Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919, 1,378.50 and 529
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 919, 1,378.50 and 529 is: 793.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
919 : 1,378.50 = 529 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
919/1,378.50 = 529/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
919x = 1,378.50 × 529 - Step 4: Simplify right side
919x = 729,226.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 729,226.50/919 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 793.50
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