Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.81, 1,273.64 and 550
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 922.81, 1,273.64 and 550 is: 759.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
922.81 : 1,273.64 = 550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
922.81/1,273.64 = 550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
922.81x = 1,273.64 × 550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
922.81x = 700,502 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 700,502/922.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 759.10
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