Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.58, 1,316 and 673.90
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 953.58, 1,316 and 673.90 is: 930.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
953.58 : 1,316 = 673.90 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
953.58/1,316 = 673.90/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
953.58x = 1,316 × 673.90 - Step 4: Simplify right side
953.58x = 886,852.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 886,852.40/953.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 930.02
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