Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694, 957.80 and 418
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 694, 957.80 and 418 is: 576.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
694 : 957.80 = 418 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
694/957.80 = 418/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
694x = 957.80 × 418 - Step 4: Simplify right side
694x = 400,360.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 400,360.40/694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 576.89
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