Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.56, 1,356.56 and 560
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 906.56, 1,356.56 and 560 is: 837.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
906.56 : 1,356.56 = 560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
906.56/1,356.56 = 560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
906.56x = 1,356.56 × 560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
906.56x = 759,673.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 759,673.60/906.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 837.97
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