Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.14, 981 and 611
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 654.14, 981 and 611 is: 916.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
654.14 : 981 = 611 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
654.14/981 = 611/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
654.14x = 981 × 611 - Step 4: Simplify right side
654.14x = 599,391 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 599,391/654.14 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 916.30
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