Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.64, 1,344 and 639.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 896.64, 1,344 and 639.36 is: 958.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
896.64 : 1,344 = 639.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
896.64/1,344 = 639.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
896.64x = 1,344 × 639.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
896.64x = 859,299.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 859,299.84/896.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 958.36
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