Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.60, 874.80 and 642.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 642.60, 874.80 and 642.60 is: 874.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
642.60 : 874.80 = 642.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
642.60/874.80 = 642.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
642.60x = 874.80 × 642.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
642.60x = 562,146.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 562,146.48/642.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 874.80
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