Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.20, 1,296.66 and 659
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 865.20, 1,296.66 and 659 is: 987.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
865.20 : 1,296.66 = 659 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
865.20/1,296.66 = 659/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
865.20x = 1,296.66 × 659 - Step 4: Simplify right side
865.20x = 854,498.94 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 854,498.94/865.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 987.63
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