Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680, 940 and 619.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 680, 940 and 619.28 is: 856.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
680 : 940 = 619.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
680/940 = 619.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
680x = 940 × 619.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
680x = 582,123.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 582,123.20/680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 856.06
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