Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.76, 966 and 680.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 699.76, 966 and 680.32 is: 939.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
699.76 : 966 = 680.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
699.76/966 = 680.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
699.76x = 966 × 680.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
699.76x = 657,189.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 657,189.12/699.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 939.16
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