Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.84, 1,254.96 and 645.24
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 837.84, 1,254.96 and 645.24 is: 966.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
837.84 : 1,254.96 = 645.24 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
837.84/1,254.96 = 645.24/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
837.84x = 1,254.96 × 645.24 - Step 4: Simplify right side
837.84x = 809,750.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 809,750.39/837.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 966.47
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