Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.99, 1,342.76 and 665.74
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 895.99, 1,342.76 and 665.74 is: 997.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
895.99 : 1,342.76 = 665.74 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
895.99/1,342.76 = 665.74/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
895.99x = 1,342.76 × 665.74 - Step 4: Simplify right side
895.99x = 893,929.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 893,929.04/895.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 997.70
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