Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.44, 1,405.86 and 648
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 937.44, 1,405.86 and 648 is: 971.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
937.44 : 1,405.86 = 648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
937.44/1,405.86 = 648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
937.44x = 1,405.86 × 648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
937.44x = 910,997.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 910,997.28/937.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 971.79
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