Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.29, 936.83 and 670.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 683.29, 936.83 and 670.96 is: 919.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
683.29 : 936.83 = 670.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
683.29/936.83 = 670.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
683.29x = 936.83 × 670.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
683.29x = 628,575.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 628,575.46/683.29 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 919.92
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