Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702, 968.76 and 391.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 702, 968.76 and 391.50 is: 540.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702 : 968.76 = 391.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702/968.76 = 391.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702x = 968.76 × 391.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702x = 379,269.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 379,269.54/702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 540.27
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