Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692, 1,038 and 418.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 692, 1,038 and 418.40 is: 627.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
692 : 1,038 = 418.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
692/1,038 = 418.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
692x = 1,038 × 418.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
692x = 434,299.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 434,299.20/692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 627.60
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