Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.50, 1,285.74 and 621
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 931.50, 1,285.74 and 621 is: 857.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
931.50 : 1,285.74 = 621 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
931.50/1,285.74 = 621/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
931.50x = 1,285.74 × 621 - Step 4: Simplify right side
931.50x = 798,444.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 798,444.54/931.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 857.16
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