Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693, 1,039.50 and 654.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 693, 1,039.50 and 654.52 is: 981.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
693 : 1,039.50 = 654.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
693/1,039.50 = 654.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
693x = 1,039.50 × 654.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
693x = 680,373.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 680,373.54/693 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 981.78
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