Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.28, 960 and 625.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 697.28, 960 and 625.76 is: 861.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
697.28 : 960 = 625.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
697.28/960 = 625.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
697.28x = 960 × 625.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
697.28x = 600,729.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 600,729.60/697.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 861.53
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