Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.96, 1,386 and 559.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 924.96, 1,386 and 559.92 is: 839.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
924.96 : 1,386 = 559.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
924.96/1,386 = 559.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
924.96x = 1,386 × 559.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
924.96x = 776,049.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 776,049.12/924.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 839.01
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