Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.02, 1,314 and 628.94
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 877.02, 1,314 and 628.94 is: 942.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
877.02 : 1,314 = 628.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
877.02/1,314 = 628.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
877.02x = 1,314 × 628.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
877.02x = 826,427.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 826,427.16/877.02 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 942.31
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