Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.92, 940 and 503.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 680.92, 940 and 503.60 is: 695.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
680.92 : 940 = 503.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
680.92/940 = 503.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
680.92x = 940 × 503.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
680.92x = 473,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 473,384/680.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 695.21
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