Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946, 1,305.84 and 635.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 946, 1,305.84 and 635.68 is: 877.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
946 : 1,305.84 = 635.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
946/1,305.84 = 635.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
946x = 1,305.84 × 635.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
946x = 830,096.37 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 830,096.37/946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 877.48
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