Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.52, 1,304 and 613.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 945.52, 1,304 and 613.60 is: 846.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
945.52 : 1,304 = 613.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
945.52/1,304 = 613.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
945.52x = 1,304 × 613.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
945.52x = 800,134.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 800,134.40/945.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 846.24
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