Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.56, 1,393.02 and 543
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 928.56, 1,393.02 and 543 is: 814.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
928.56 : 1,393.02 = 543 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
928.56/1,393.02 = 543/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
928.56x = 1,393.02 × 543 - Step 4: Simplify right side
928.56x = 756,409.86 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 756,409.86/928.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 814.61
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