Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.20, 1,407.48 and 553
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 938.20, 1,407.48 and 553 is: 829.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
938.20 : 1,407.48 = 553 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
938.20/1,407.48 = 553/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
938.20x = 1,407.48 × 553 - Step 4: Simplify right side
938.20x = 778,336.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 778,336.44/938.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 829.61
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