Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862, 1,294.50 and 642.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 862, 1,294.50 and 642.68 is: 965.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
862 : 1,294.50 = 642.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
862/1,294.50 = 642.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
862x = 1,294.50 × 642.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
862x = 831,949.26 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 831,949.26/862 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 965.14
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