Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686, 1,029 and 230
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 686, 1,029 and 230 is: 345
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
686 : 1,029 = 230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
686/1,029 = 230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
686x = 1,029 × 230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
686x = 236,670 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 236,670/686 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 345
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