Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681, 939.86 and 405
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 681, 939.86 and 405 is: 558.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
681 : 939.86 = 405 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
681/939.86 = 405/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
681x = 939.86 × 405 - Step 4: Simplify right side
681x = 380,643.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 380,643.30/681 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 558.95
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