Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.78, 1,359 and 677.82
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 908.78, 1,359 and 677.82 is: 1,013.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
908.78 : 1,359 = 677.82 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
908.78/1,359 = 677.82/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
908.78x = 1,359 × 677.82 - Step 4: Simplify right side
908.78x = 921,157.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 921,157.38/908.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,013.62
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