Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.40, 955.67 and 397.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 692.40, 955.67 and 397.84 is: 549.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
692.40 : 955.67 = 397.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
692.40/955.67 = 397.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
692.40x = 955.67 × 397.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
692.40x = 380,201.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 380,201.84/692.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 549.11
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