Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.74, 1,236 and 709.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 896.74, 1,236 and 709.36 is: 977.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
896.74 : 1,236 = 709.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
896.74/1,236 = 709.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
896.74x = 1,236 × 709.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
896.74x = 876,768.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 876,768.96/896.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 977.73
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