Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.84, 1,016.92 and 245
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 677.84, 1,016.92 and 245 is: 367.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677.84 : 1,016.92 = 245 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677.84/1,016.92 = 245/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677.84x = 1,016.92 × 245 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677.84x = 249,145.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,145.40/677.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 367.56
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