Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.38, 1,011.96 and 657
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 673.38, 1,011.96 and 657 is: 987.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
673.38 : 1,011.96 = 657 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
673.38/1,011.96 = 657/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
673.38x = 1,011.96 × 657 - Step 4: Simplify right side
673.38x = 664,857.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 664,857.72/673.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 987.34
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