Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925, 1,384.22 and 578.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 925, 1,384.22 and 578.50 is: 865.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
925 : 1,384.22 = 578.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
925/1,384.22 = 578.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
925x = 1,384.22 × 578.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
925x = 800,771.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 800,771.27/925 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 865.70
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