Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692, 1,037.66 and 205
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 692, 1,037.66 and 205 is: 307.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
692 : 1,037.66 = 205 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
692/1,037.66 = 205/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
692x = 1,037.66 × 205 - Step 4: Simplify right side
692x = 212,720.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 212,720.30/692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307.40
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