Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.40, 1,126 and 692.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 816.40, 1,126 and 692.40 is: 954.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
816.40 : 1,126 = 692.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
816.40/1,126 = 692.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
816.40x = 1,126 × 692.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
816.40x = 779,642.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 779,642.40/816.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 954.98
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