Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.88, 960 and 646.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 694.88, 960 and 646.28 is: 892.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
694.88 : 960 = 646.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
694.88/960 = 646.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
694.88x = 960 × 646.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
694.88x = 620,428.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 620,428.80/694.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 892.86
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