Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.79, 1,257.84 and 663
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 911.79, 1,257.84 and 663 is: 914.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
911.79 : 1,257.84 = 663 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
911.79/1,257.84 = 663/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
911.79x = 1,257.84 × 663 - Step 4: Simplify right side
911.79x = 833,947.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 833,947.92/911.79 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 914.63
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