Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.84, 1,308.40 and 667
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 871.84, 1,308.40 and 667 is: 1,000.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
871.84 : 1,308.40 = 667 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
871.84/1,308.40 = 667/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
871.84x = 1,308.40 × 667 - Step 4: Simplify right side
871.84x = 872,702.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 872,702.80/871.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,000.99
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