Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.96, 1,266 and 606.64
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 916.96, 1,266 and 606.64 is: 837.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
916.96 : 1,266 = 606.64 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
916.96/1,266 = 606.64/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
916.96x = 1,266 × 606.64 - Step 4: Simplify right side
916.96x = 768,006.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 768,006.24/916.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 837.56
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