Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.50, 1,273.05 and 508.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 922.50, 1,273.05 and 508.50 is: 701.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
922.50 : 1,273.05 = 508.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
922.50/1,273.05 = 508.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
922.50x = 1,273.05 × 508.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
922.50x = 647,345.93 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,345.93/922.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 701.73
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