Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.59, 1,046 and 610.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 696.59, 1,046 and 610.32 is: 916.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
696.59 : 1,046 = 610.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
696.59/1,046 = 610.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
696.59x = 1,046 × 610.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
696.59x = 638,394.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 638,394.72/696.59 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 916.46
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