Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.62, 934 and 581.71
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 676.62, 934 and 581.71 is: 802.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
676.62 : 934 = 581.71 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
676.62/934 = 581.71/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
676.62x = 934 × 581.71 - Step 4: Simplify right side
676.62x = 543,317.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 543,317.14/676.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802.99
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