Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.72, 1,040.76 and 603
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 693.72, 1,040.76 and 603 is: 904.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
693.72 : 1,040.76 = 603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
693.72/1,040.76 = 603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
693.72x = 1,040.76 × 603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
693.72x = 627,578.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 627,578.28/693.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 904.66
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