Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.74, 955.94 and 394
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 692.74, 955.94 and 394 is: 543.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
692.74 : 955.94 = 394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
692.74/955.94 = 394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
692.74x = 955.94 × 394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
692.74x = 376,640.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 376,640.36/692.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 543.70
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