Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.04, 1,291 and 653.19
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 937.04, 1,291 and 653.19 is: 899.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
937.04 : 1,291 = 653.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
937.04/1,291 = 653.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
937.04x = 1,291 × 653.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
937.04x = 843,268.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 843,268.29/937.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899.93
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