Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.12, 1,034 and 617.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 686.12, 1,034 and 617.72 is: 930.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
686.12 : 1,034 = 617.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
686.12/1,034 = 617.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
686.12x = 1,034 × 617.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
686.12x = 638,722.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 638,722.48/686.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 930.92
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