Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.77, 1,299 and 646.53
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 941.77, 1,299 and 646.53 is: 891.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
941.77 : 1,299 = 646.53 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
941.77/1,299 = 646.53/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
941.77x = 1,299 × 646.53 - Step 4: Simplify right side
941.77x = 839,842.47 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 839,842.47/941.77 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 891.77
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