Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.66, 941 and 626.16
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 682.66, 941 and 626.16 is: 863.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
682.66 : 941 = 626.16 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
682.66/941 = 626.16/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
682.66x = 941 × 626.16 - Step 4: Simplify right side
682.66x = 589,216.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 589,216.56/682.66 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 863.12
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