Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.60, 1,038 and 664.90
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 693.60, 1,038 and 664.90 is: 995.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
693.60 : 1,038 = 664.90 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
693.60/1,038 = 664.90/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
693.60x = 1,038 × 664.90 - Step 4: Simplify right side
693.60x = 690,166.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 690,166.20/693.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 995.05
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