Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.44, 1,036 and 647.90
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 693.44, 1,036 and 647.90 is: 967.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
693.44 : 1,036 = 647.90 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
693.44/1,036 = 647.90/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
693.44x = 1,036 × 647.90 - Step 4: Simplify right side
693.44x = 671,224.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 671,224.40/693.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 967.96
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