Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.92, 952 and 675.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 693.92, 952 and 675.68 is: 926.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
693.92 : 952 = 675.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
693.92/952 = 675.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
693.92x = 952 × 675.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
693.92x = 643,247.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 643,247.36/693.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 926.98
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