Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684, 1,026 and 649.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 684, 1,026 and 649.40 is: 974.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
684 : 1,026 = 649.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
684/1,026 = 649.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
684x = 1,026 × 649.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
684x = 666,279.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 666,279.27/684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 974.09
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