Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.22, 1,016 and 615.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 680.22, 1,016 and 615.12 is: 918.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
680.22 : 1,016 = 615.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
680.22/1,016 = 615.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
680.22x = 1,016 × 615.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
680.22x = 624,961.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 624,961.92/680.22 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 918.76
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