Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.26, 1,205.22 and 687
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 874.26, 1,205.22 and 687 is: 947.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
874.26 : 1,205.22 = 687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
874.26/1,205.22 = 687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
874.26x = 1,205.22 × 687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
874.26x = 827,986.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 827,986.14/874.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 947.07
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